#101 Ian Nicholson: A Life In Climbing And Guiding

Join Evoke coach Larry Goldie for a discussion with Ian Nicholson. Ian is a professional mountain guide with decades of experience as an alpinist in mountain ranges all around the world. 

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:45 Ian’s early days of climbing
00:09:40 Ian’s beginning ambitions to be a mountain guide
00:12:39 Being a good skier as a guide
00:16:11 Ian’s experiences becoming an A.M.G.A. certified guide
00:24:06 Dividing time instructing guides and guiding clients
00:24:43 Common mistakes made while navigating the training process for guides
00:34:37 Balancing life as a mountain guide and having a family
00:39:30 Adapting training with age and time constraints
00:46:39 Ian’s future climbing goals