guiding
Melissa guides private groups and individuals on custom adventures around the world. Some of her go-to locations include Nepal, Ecuador, and Washington’s North Cascades. A mountain guide since 2005, she caters to a wide range of experience levels and abilities.
She values long-term relationships with her guests – some of whom she has climbed with for well over a decade. At the same time, she is always excited to meet new and aspiring climbers/adventurers on their learning journey. Each summer she offers open-to-the-public climbs on Mt. Baker.
In recent years, she has incorporated mountain running into some 1:1 adventures, setting off on multi-day mountaineering objectives in a single push, carrying not much more than a running vest.
Melissa and Tyler are the owners of Pacific Alpine Guides, with close partnerships with other guide services and outfitters around the world.