Quinn Pollner

    Quinn Pollner

    Guide: Washington

    Quinn is a guide based out of Colorado, guiding rock climbing and mountaineering mostly in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. Quinn has spent the last ten years climbing, mountaineering, and skiing all over the world, mainly in the western United States. He has also spent time in Canada, Alaska, Argentina, and Nepal. Quinn’s passion for the outdoors has led him to pursue a career as a guide so that he can instruct and introduce people to these amazing places.

    Take 5 with the Guide

    If you could only take one album on an expedition?
    CCR greatest hits album

    Favorite childhood breakfast cereal
    Cookie Crisps

    When you’re not guiding?
    I practice my guiding skills, JK; I read, climb rocks, photography and like long walks on the beach

    In another life I’d…
    Be a treasure hunter

    What’s always in your snack bag?
    Gummy Worms and Goldfish!

    Significant Ascents

    Aconcagua (6,961m)
    Lion Blanco (5,000m)
    The Diamond (via Casual Route)
    Many alpine routes in Rocky Mountain National Park
    Water Ice climbing up to WI5 ‘/

    Certifications

    Wilderness First Responder / CPR
    Rock Guide Course
    Avalanche Level 1
    Avalanche Rescue Course
    AMGA Single Pitch instructor

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