Marc Ripperger IFMGA Mountain Guide, AMGA Ski Guide, AMGA Alpine Guide, AMGA Rock Guide

IFMGA Mountain Guide
AMGA Ski Guide
AMGA Rock Guide
AMGA Alpine Ski Guide

Marc Ripperger is passionate about all things climbing and skiing.  This love has transported him from the San Juans to the depths of Alaska, Europe, Africa, and South America. Clients walk away from their time with Marc having had an incredible experience and gained skills for their next great objective. While not at work guiding,…

Dan Zokaites is an IFMGA Mountain Guide, AMGA Ski Guide, AMGA Alpine Guide, AMGA Rock Guide

IFMGA Mountain Guide
AMGA Ski Guide
AMGA Rock Guide
AMGA Alpine Guide

Dan Zokaites is living his dream every day by working in mountains around the world. He is certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) in all three guide disciplines – Rock, Alpine, and Ski – earning him the highly regarded IFMGA international guide credential. Dan also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from…

Elías de Andrés Martos Mountain Guide, AMGA Alpine Guide

AMGA Alpine Guide

Elías de Andrés has been guiding for nearly 20 years, and in Ouray since the winter of 2010. Fascinated by the offerings of the frozen waterfalls of the San Juan Mountains, he decided to make SW Colorado his permanent hometown after a decade guiding in the Pacific Northwest and internationally. For the last 15 years, he’s specialized…