Michael O’Connor

Climbing since 2007, Mike has amassed a number of experiences in the climbing world from leading teams in state-of-the-art climbing gyms to climbing El-Cap in California’s granite mecca- Yosemite. His passion of guiding and instruction is only overshadowed by his genuine love of people and place. Mike is a local resident of California and currently works for Sierra Mountain Guides, as well as us. Every so often, Mike makes the pilgrimage to Colorado and Utah to help our team and is continuing to be the community resource for West Coast climbing.

Guiding in the Sierra’s since 2016, coaching a youth climbing team since 2013, and route-setting in between, Mike lives all aspects of the sport.

Mike is currently in the provider training pool to become an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor provider, an educational program focusing on the growth of climbing instructors in the US. This course is technically challenging and mentally stimulating. Mike blends these facets of the program effortlessly with his demeanor and love of education.

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