Thank-you for visiting Peak Ascents. I encourage you to visit my links and sponsors. These are reputable companies that have been extremely helpful as well as provide services that I believe in and support. Also listed are several of the quality guide services that I work for. Enjoy!
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
LOWA has been making quality footwear for over 80 years. LOWA is what I'm wearing on my feet regardless if I'm at high altitude or just cragging inside the Ice Park.
Yeah, basically LOWA is tha shit
GUIDE SERVICES
The American Mountain Guides Association is the only organization within the United States that trains and certifies mountain guides. Please check out their site for more info on courses, exams and guides in your local area.
The premier guide service for guided ice climbing and instruction within the world famous Ouray Ice Park and surrounding area.RMI leads trips world wide with an emphasis on Mt. Rainier in Washington State and Denali in Alaska. Chad Peele is a Senior Guide and Supervisor for RMI
"Make it happen"! Guiding in the North Cascades and around the world including the seven summits.
A great guide service located in the remote Wrangell St. Elias range. This was my first guiding gig ever and they still have the best terrain imaginable!
Adam Fox runs the best climbing and guiding service in North Carolina not to mention the South East. If you're on the East Coast, definitely check these guys out.
SNOW & AVALANCHE
The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) provides the best training and courses for backcountry travelers in the U.S. This is a must have if you wish to rip the pow-pow safely!
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER
The CAIC is a great place to check out current conditions before heading out into the backcountry. A very useful link in combination with an AIARE course!
PHOTOGRAPHY
These guys are excellent photographers with an impressive climbing, skiing and guiding backgrounds. Many of their photos have been used on this site and I would highly recommend their services!