Cole Thompson

Lead Alpine & Rock Guide
AMGA Alpine Guide & Rock Guide Training

Cole Thompson grew up amid modest hills and cornfield-lined highways in central Indiana. He pursued the dedicated practice of track and field, which taught him the importance of sacrifice to achieve a goal. He started climbing and skiing regularly when he enrolled at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, where he earned a B.S. in Geology. Early excursions into the Colorado Rockies provided the foundation for the climber and skier he is today. When he is not in the mountains he can be found trail running or pretending he can play the guitar.

Cole comes to us from guiding in the Pacific Northwest on Mount Rainier & Mount Baker for many seasons.

Certifications/Education:

AMGA Alpine Guide Course
AMGA Advanced Rock Guide Course
Pro Level 1 avalanche certificate
EMT
WFR
Leave No Trace Trainer

Guiding the mountains of the world since 1979

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Our Guide Cole Thompson

Cole Thompson

Cole Thompson

Lead Alpine & Rock GuideAMGA Alpine Guide & Rock Guide Training

Guiding the mountains of the world since 1979

Lead Alpine & Rock Guide
AMGA Alpine Guide & Rock Guide Training