Our guides are dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced, with decades of combined guiding and teaching experience on both rock and ice. They are committed to ensuring that your trip is fun, safe, and an experience you’ll never forget.
They love what they do and are passionate about your adventure. If there is something you want out of your climb make sure to let us know. Nothing makes us happier than when you have a good time.
Bill Thompson
For the last 32 years, Bill has lived and climbed in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. After he graduated
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David Hixenbaugh
Growing up in a small town in the foothills of the cascade mountain range, David developed a love for the
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Brian Rajdl
Brian has been guiding wilderness experiences for all ages for the past 25 years, by trail or kayak. He is a
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John Miller
John started climbing in 1994. John is equally stoked to clip bolts, plug gear, boulder, ice climb, or develop new
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Nic Dobbs
A love for adventure and a passion for sharing it describes Nic best. Nic has been an Ice Fest Instructor/Guide
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Bryan DeAugustine
Bryan climbed for the first time at Inside Moves in Grand Rapids, MI while in college at Grand Valley State
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Westley Shaffer
Westley was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania. He found climbing at the age of 8 through his father and
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Tyler Davis
Tyler grew up in northern Wisconsin near Superior Wisconsin and went to college at Northern Michigan University. Immediately following college Tyler took
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Vaughn Rodriguez
Growing up in a small suburb of Grand Rapids, Michigan Vaughn climbed for the first time in high school at
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Jason Cinader
Born and raised in Michigan’s lower peninsula, Jason has always been obsessed with Northern Michigan’s outdoor scene. His obsession with construction and the
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Luke Baker
Born in upstate New York and Raised in Harbor Springs Michigan, Luke has always loved working and playing outside. Luke
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Mary Jane Bauer
Raised in Madison, WI, Mary Jane has always loved camping, hiking, and all things outside. Her passion for the outdoors
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