Marcus grew up in Castle Rock, Colorado, chasing snow and singletrack long before he ever thought about pursuing outdoor adventure as a career. He earned a degree in education and taught high school math, spending summers guiding rock climbing and winters teaching skiing. No matter the setting, he loves helping people discover they’re more capable than they think. Like mathematics, Marcus loves the mountains, and he finds breaking down the nuances to make complex problems manageable genuinely delightful.

In 2020, he made his classroom the mountains and started guiding full time in the San Juan and Front Range mountains of Colorado. Since then, he’s completed courses on the AMGA track, earned his Avalanche Pro 2 and EMT license, and guided everywhere from the backcountry of the lower 48 to big Alaskan and international peaks. Sharing alpine experiences is one of his greatest joys. A lifelong learner, Marcus loves exploring questions with his guests and colleagues, and geeking out wherever he can along the way.

He/Him/His

• AMGA Apprentice Alpine, Rock and Ski Guide
• AMGA Ice Instructor Course Completionist
• AMGA SPI
• AIARE Instructor
• Licensed EMT