Mike Smith

Lead Backpacking Guide
Lead Rock Guide
Assistant Alpine Guide
AMGA Rock Guides Course

Mike was born and raised in Connecticut, the pizza capitol of the country (who knew). He left to hike the PCT the day after graduating college and hasnt looked back since. After that PCT hike he promptly moving out west and soon discovered the joys of splitboarding and rock climbing. 

Mike has been snowboarding from a very young age but got inspired by the rugged mountains of the Sierra Nevada to dive into the backcountry. On the hunt for powder, and splitter cracks, he now calls the High Sierra & Sierra Eastside home. 

Mike can also be found enjoying the thrills of the hills throughout the many ranges of the west on the end of climbing rope or on his split board.

Certifications/Education:

  • AMGA Rock Guides Course

  • AMGA Alpine Skills Course

  • AIARE Level 1 avalanche training

  • Wilderness First Responder