Ian McEleney
Lead Alpine & Rock Guide
AMGA Certified Alpine Guide
AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor
An enthusiasm for backpacking and traveling in the mountains led Ian to a love of climbing. After cutting his teeth on the rock and ice crags of the east coast he traveled all over the country making ascents of everything from short roadside rock climbs to big peaks in the wilderness. Ian has spent the last decade living and guiding in the Sierra Nevada, one of North America’s best mountain playgrounds.
Though he loves all kinds of climbing, big walls and winter routes hold a special place in his heart. He rounds out the year with forays to Red Rocks, Joshua Tree, Moab, the North Cascades, Alaska, and Canada.
Certifications/Education:
AMGA Certified Alpine Guide
AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor
AIARE Level III Avalanche Certificate
Wilderness First Responder
Leave No Trace Master Educator
