After returning from a solid spring of high montagne ski guiding on the Haute Route, Ortler Circuit and the Berner Oberland. my May and June were filled with quality time spent in and around Crested Butte. After 100+ days in the ski boots, my pale weak feet were begging for some sun and some sandstone crack induced torture. Sarah, Louis, and I spent some time exploring a new-ish Mountain Pro permit zone: Moab area and the splitter cracks of  Indian Creek.

While certainly not my first visit to the area, we spent our time in Moab and the Creek exploring routes and crags that would be best suited for Mountain Pro guests. After ticking off a few of the classics and getting sufficiently re-psyched to rock climb, the oppressive desert heat forced us to retreat home for the coarse granite of Taylor Canyon and June in Crested Butte.

Enjoying the Taylor Canyon classic Tony’s Tango

The month of June in Crested Butte is nothing short of perfection. Too early for July and August’s afternoon thunderstorms and intense heat, just clear blue skies day after day.  Truly perfect weather to enjoy the endless amounts of climbing, hiking and biking near town. I made a habit of roping-up daily, interspersed with great Mountain Pro trips in Taylor Canyon and the Black Canyon run through partner Crested Butte Mountain Guides. Simple mountain town living…

July and August find me back in Chamonix, France. Training for the AMGA Alpine Guides exam and guiding with IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guides from all over the world. I’m really excited to have a full schedule this summer, and it has been great to catch up with friends while climbing some of the world’s greatest alpine objectives.

Check back in for updates, and don’t forget about the Mountain Pro Facebook and Twitter scene.  Stop by and give me a hard time once in a while!

Mike Bromberg

Mountain Pro Guiding

I’ve been busy working on many Mountain Pro offerings both near and far as well as climbing daily on warm granite of Taylor Canyon. Many exciting new developments with the business including a more formal partnership with the local guide service Crested Butte Mountain Guides for Mountain Pro programs, as well as a great new sponsor! Look for this to be launching within the next few days. Hint: they make the best ski mountaineering guide specific products in the universe!

The list of Mountain Pro skiers and climbers continues to grow as does our network of incredibly talented guides. We are all looking forward to a great Summer season and are already scheming for some great trips back on skis next winter.

We’d love to hear what you have been up to; comments and posts from guests, climbers, friends, whatever and whomever are welcome to post on the Mountain Pro Facebook page.  Don’t be shy!

Below is a link to the Mountain Pro Late Spring Update, for upcoming programs and goings-on. You can subscribe to the updates by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.

Looking forward to some great skiing and climbing with you again soon!

Mike Bromberg

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