Matthew Rosenberg
Matt fell in love with the high peaks of the world while growing up in Illinois, from photographs of mountain expeditions in guiding company catalogs in the mail. He spent his summers as a young adult learning the skills of mountain climbing, and improving his fitness. Matt first climbed Mt rainier at 15 years old, and promised himself that he would one day become a Mountain Guide. After graduating from college with a degree in sports medicine (Indiana State 15’) Matt became a full time outdoor professional, guiding seasons on Mt Rainier, and later, all around the world. Matt has developed a passion for delivering exceptional client care, along with safe results on mountain adventures. As he likes to put it, “I am not a professional mountaineer, but a mountain professional”. Over seasons of guiding and ski patrolling, he has developed a passion for teaching, mentoring, and providing a high level of customer service in the rugged terrain of mountain peaks. Matt is always willing to go the extra mile, or more, to ensure his clients have the best possible chance at achieving their goals safely. Matt is also currently serving our community and country leading sailors as an officer in The United States Navy.
Matts favorite quote: “Every leader is a teacher” -Barbara B. Levin
Take 5 with the Guide
What was your first mountain?
Mt Sherman, Colorado. I was 9 and made everyone wait for me
What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Running. I’ve always had a strong desire to be a great runner
What’s always in your snack bag?
Dried Mangos of course!
If you could be stuck with anyone (past or present) at base camp for a week, who would you choose?
Someone who likes playing the rock game as much as me. Probably Hannah McGowan.
One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Good cardiovascular fitness will improve your enjoyment of the mountains and life itself. Do your very best to get in the best shape you can be in, in the time you have to prepare for a climb. Take your training seriously, and your sacrifices will be rewarded with more smiles on your climbs.
Significant Ascents
Putha Hiunchuli, Nepal
Aconcagua
Chimborazo
Denali
Pico de Orizaba
Mt Rainier – DC, Kautz, Emmons
Mt Baker – Easton, Coleman-Deming
Mt Shuksan – Fisher Chimneys
Glacier Peak
Mt Adams – South Spur, Stormy Monday Couloir
Mt Hood – Hogsback, Leuthold Couloir, Reid Headwall
Mt Olympus
Mt Jefferson
Mt Shasta
Assorted Alpine Routes in the North Cascades and California
40 Colorado 14’ers
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder, EMR, and CPR certified
Certified Athletic Trainer
Avalanche Level 1
Leave No Trace Trainer
PSIA Alpine Level 1
AMGA Alpine Skills Course
As with my previous experiences with AAI, the Denali program was very well put together and logistically sound; from the skills reviews and client evaluations to the thoughtfulness put into the food/meal selections.
