Rhys MacAllister
BMG Aspirant
Bio: I am from Dublin, Ireland and presently working as an aspirant guide, out of Chamonix, where I have lived for 8 years. I got into climbing when I was 27. It was an absolute game changer for me and a turning point. I started out on the sea cliffs of Ireland, traditional climbing and then began to travel and develop my skills all over the world. From a year spent in Canada, I learnt how to ice climb in Canmore. I then moved to Squamish, where I learnt how to crack climb and also got stuck into the world class bouldering there. I began to explore the incredibly wild mountain ranges in western Canada, and most memorably, the Bugaboos. I later moved to Chamonix for the first time and to access the winter mountain routes I started to learn how to ski. At this point I was introduced to the idea of working as a guide and started to consider it. Several years later and I am almost through this incredible journey to becoming a guide, and I have not regretted the choice I made to persevere in this trade. I'm a part of an amazing community of like minded people and I have now experienced the satisfaction we all get from bringing clients into the mountains!
Certifications
- BMG Aspirant
Specialities
BMG: British Association of Mountain Guides
BMG members work as Mountain Guides in the UK, Europe and further afield in the world's famous climbing areas and high mountain ranges. Every BMG Guide has a solid base of experience, knowledge and skill. Collectively they share a common passion for climbing, mountaineering and skiing, and a professionalism for leading groups in challenging and hazardous terrain. Beyond this, they are a diverse group of individuals, with a wide range of achievements and other interests.