Fortunate to grow up in New York state 45 minutes from the Gunks, Eric's first exposure to rock climbing came early.  His passion for climbing grew in high school, and solidified in college when he semi-consciously chose the career path of mountain guide over math teacher.  Eric has been climbing across the US and internationally for the past 14 years, and has 10 years of professional experience as an climbing instructor and guide on rock, indoor walls, ice, and mountaineering in classic climbing destinations from New Hampshire to Washington state. 

He is an AMGA Certified Rock Instructor, Program Director of the SPI and CWI programs, completed the Alpine Guides Course, is a Leave No Trace Trainer, and maintains WFR certification and a NYSDEC rock and ice guide license.

Eric started Certified Climbing Instructor to help climbing programs and independent instructors to improve their services and make a viable living doing the work they love.  Email Eric for a custom solution to your organization's training needs, or visit our Schedule to find a certification program near you.

Matt Mieczkowski, Trainer

Matt grew up in Steeltown Pennsylvania, began climbing in college, and is currently the Head Guide for Sylvan Rocks in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Devils Tower, Wyoming.  He also guides for Exum Mountain Guides in Grand Teton National Park.

He is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Director of the SPI program, completed the Alpine Guides Course, and maintains WEMT certification.

Matt Erperlding, Trainer

Matt is an experienced outdoor educator, currently a co-owner of Experiental Adventures, guide for the American Alpine Institute in Washington state, Coordinator of the Boise State University Outdoor Program, and instructor for the and instructs WFR programs through the Wilderness Medical Training Center.

He is a Director of the AMGA CWI programs, completed the Advanced Rock Guides Course and Alpine Guides Course, LNT Master Educator, WFR instructor, and maintains WEMT certification.

Craig Luebben, Honorary Trainer

The climbing world will never be the same after Craig's untimely death.  He will be dearly missed.  Craig passed after an accident in a North Cascades while training for the AMGA Alpine Exam.  He lives on as an inspiration to us all.  Learn more at craigluebben.com.

Craig's accomplishments defined the realm of a professional climber: thousands of days of professional guiding across the globe, hundreds of published works in books and magazines, and decades of personal experience that pushed the limits of movement and protection in the vertical realm.

He is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Instructor Pool member of the Rock Instructor, SPI, and CWI programs, and maintains WFR certification.

       

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