Ryan Emery
A Native to the Black Hills of South Dakota, Ryan’s enthusiasm for climbing began in his teens after he first experienced the wonders of granite rock climbing in Custer State Park. He is now based in Salt Lake City, UT where he has been making the most of powder skiing in the Wasatch Mountains. When he isn’t skiing in Utah, he can be found working and playing across SD, WY, MT and WA. His favorite objectives tend to be long alpine rock-climbing routes in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. Aside from mountain craft, Ryan enjoys reading, running, cooking, coffee and quality time with friends & family.
Take 5 with the Guide
What was your first mountain?
Cloud Peak in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains
What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Bake Scones!
What’s always in your snack bag?
Squeezable apple sauce
If you could be stuck with anyone (past or present) at base camp for a week, who would you choose?
Curt Cobain
One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Don’t forget to look up when you’re walking. You don’t want to miss anything!
Significant Ascents
Notable ascents and ski descents in the:
Big Horns Mountain Range (WY)
Wind River Range (WY)
Tetons (WY)
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (MT)
Black Hills (SD), White Mountains (NH)
Mt Desert Island (ME)
Wasatch Mountain Range (UT)
Manti La Sal (UT)
Spring Mountain Range (NV)
Certifications
AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide
AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Professional Level 2 Avalanche Training
Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified
