About

Chad Peele has been guiding for over 10 years and is a certified Rock & Alpine Guide by the American Mountain Guides Association.

In addition to operating Peak Ascents LLC, Chad works in conjunction with numerous reputable guiding services including San Juan Mountain Guides in Ouray Colorado and RMI in Washington State

When not freezing his ass off Mountain Guiding,  Chad works as a product designer and Athlete/Ambassador for Eddie Bauer and co-created the First Ascent line with the Eddie Bauer/ Whittaker Mountaineering team.

Chad lives in Ridgway Colorado

A BETTER way to climb

I firmly believe that by climbing with the guide of your choice, you will always have a more positive and rewarding experience, not to mention the development of a stronger bond between you and your guide.

In the past, climbers who wished to explore new terrain with a guide would often need to switch guide services due to legalities and land use permits. This also usually meant starting “fresh” with a new guide every time. By working with the Certified Guides Federation and select guide services, I am able to travel and legally guide on most terrain throughout the U.S. and the world.

By being in a smaller group, we can operate and climb more efficiently while providing greater in-depth instruction. Because of this, courses and climbs can be catered to your individual needs and learning style.

Experience

Chad Peele has made a career out of climbing and guiding around the world. He has also undergone rigorous training and is a certified Rock and Alpine Guide by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Chad is a Leave No Trace Trainer, holds an AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) level three education, is a AIARE level one course leader and level two instructor. Chad usually spends his winters in Colorado, spring in Alaska and summers in Washington State

Certified Guide

The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certification program is the only internationally accepted training and evaluation process for guides in the United States. The AMGA certifies guides in three disciplines, Rock, Alpine and Ski Mountaineering. A certified guide has proven him or herself to an international standard showing competence, leadership, client care and technical expertise including emergency medical and rescue training. For ski mountaineering and alpine guides this includes terrain and snow stability assessment. As a result of the high standards required to pass AMGA certification exams, the AMGA was accepted as a member nation into the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) in 1997. The IFMGA was formed in 1965 and has established worldwide standards for guide training and certification.

For more information about the AMGA including courses, exams and guides go to: www.amga.com or call 303-271-0984

Environmental Responsibility

As the world becomes a smaller place, it becomes even more important to travel as consciously as possible. This includes environmental as well as social considerations, especially when traveling abroad. I am committed to these goals by strictly adhering to Leave No Trace principles and by offering low ratio trips. This helps us to minimize our physical impact on these beautiful but often fragile landscapes so that they remain for generations to come. When traveling to foreign countries I only work with reputable companies and individuals to assist in our day-to-day operations. In doing so, we provide them with sustainable and fair wages. It’s a small world and in the end, were all just visitors!