Carolyn Parker AMGA
AMGA Rock Guide
City: Carbondale
Province: CO
Bio: Carolyn is a life-long climber and mountain guide who has made the successful transition into full time coaching work. Carolyn is founder and lead instructor at the Ripple Effect Gym in Carbondale, Colorado. Carolyn’s personal pursuit of progress with her climbing led her to training. Training led her to Mark Twight and Gym Jones. In 2010 she earned her Gym Jones Certified Instructor credential. Carolyn can lead 5.12 rock, M8 mixed, and ski 50 degree couloirs. She has ski guided Mont Blanc, the famous Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route and the Italian Ortler Traverse multiple times. In 2001 she attempted to climb Makalu by a new route on the South Face with a small 4-person team. Most recently she has been competitive in mountain runs such as the Imogene Pass run, R2R2R Grand Canyon, Sandia Crossing, Four Pass Loop Elk Mountains, Power of Four Skimo Race. Carolyn recently joined Uphill Athlete in 2018 as an Elite Coach. Carolyn: “The focus of my work and my life is to engage others in activities that create positive self change, to inspire, mentor, motivate, encourage, educate, and if that means changing the world one person at a time, so be it. I derive the deepest satisfaction from seeing others succeed, however I will be the first to tell you it is not just about being faster or stronger – it is about being a more conscious human.” Skills Leads 5.12 on rock Leads WI 5+ on ice; Lead M8 mixed routes Ski 45/50 degree slopes; has guided Mont Blanc ski summit, multiple Haute Routes in The Alps, Argentiere to Zermatt, and the Ortler region of the Italian Alps. Comfortable on Grade V alpine routes: has guided ascents 40+ summits in Bolivia, Ecuador, the French and Swiss Alps, WA, Canada. Climber and Expedition sponsorship coordinator: American Makalu Expedition 2001, Makalu 8,463 m Nepal Himalaya Former USCF Cat 2 Road & NORBA Expert Cyclist Competitive finishes in Imogene Pass Run and Sandia Crossing, Power of Four Skimo Race. numerous times. Current Certifications Gym Jones – Fully Certified Instructor AMGA Certified Rock Guide Wilderness First Responder, EMT – WEMT
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