John Collis

Since discovering a passion for climbing while getting his Bachelor’s degree in Geology at Colorado College, John has spent time traveling and climbing across parts of Africa, the Andes, Southeast Asia, Canada, the Rockies, and the Cascades. When not in Washington, John calls Moab, Utah his home and can be found exploring its canyons and desert towers.

Take 5 with the Guide

If you could only take one album on an expedition?
Ride the Lightning – Metallica

Favorite movie?
2001 – A Space Odyssey

Dream climbing partner for your dream climb?
Stuart Robertson for the Rupal Face

Guilty pleasure?
Karaoke. On second thought, I feel no guilt about this.

One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers?
“There are no bad conditions, only weakness.” – 10 year old girl next to me at the climbing gym