Jesse Selwyn

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Jesse Selwyn

Jesse began rock climb­ing in 2002 while in col­lege in the southeast. Following graduation and wanting to climb in larger and colder environments, he maxed out his cred­it card on ice and ski gear before moving to Mon­tana where he learned to climb in the mountains through mistakes and luck. He’s since climbed and skied in a number of countries and across the US.

Currently based in western Colorado, Jesse guides mostly in CO, UT, and WA throughout the year. Known for his calm demeanor and terrible wit, he's a fun person to learn from or spend the day going after a climbing objective.

A little-known secret is that Jesse is a strong all-around outdoor athlete, you would never know because he wouldn’t brag- so we’ll do it for him, but don’t let him serve you up too many days of humble pie! He is pursuing IFMGA certification. 

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Jesse’s Professional Credentials

+ AMGA Certified Alpine Guide

+AMGA Certified Rock Guide

+AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide

+A3 Approved Pro 2 Avalanche Certification

+Wilderness First Responder W/ CPR training.

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Jesse’s Guiding Accomplishments

+Ham & Eggs, Mooses Tooth, AK

+Right Couloir, Peak 11,300, AK

+Bridalveil Falls WI5+

+Ames Ice Hose WI5 M6

+Stairway to Heaven WI4 III

+Whorehouse Hoses WI5 III

+Gravity’s Rainbow WI5 M3 III

+Torment-Forbidden Traverse

+West Ridge, Forbidden Peak

+North Ridge, Forbidden Peak

+North Ridge, Mount Baker

+Kor-Ingalls, Castleton Tower

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