Instructor & Guide
Jared Drapala
AAI Tenured Guide, IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor, Wilderness First Responder
Jared is originally from Upstate New York and was introduced to climbing in the Adirondacks. He continued to pursue rock and ice climbing while in college in Vermont. He also led climbing trips while in college for the school’s Outing Club. His personal climbing has taken him to Alaska, the Tetons, Wind Rivers, the Sierra, and various parts of the Southwest. He has a degree in Economics. Guides in Washington, California, Colorado, Nevada, Alaska and Canada.
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Wilderness First Responder
AIARE Avalanche Instructor
Leave No Trace
AAI Guide
IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide