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Noah Besen

Guide: Washington
Noah Besen

Noah grew up in Massachusetts and learned his love of the outdoors and all things wild on the icy mountains of New Hampshire. His first passion was ski racing, but that blossomed into rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering. After he moved west Noah got his start rock guiding in Squamish B.C. and now travels the world looking for new and wild walls to climb. He also loves to share his knowledge and passion for all things climbing, empowering people to have new and life changing experiences.

Significant Ascents

Journey to the Center of the Earth (First Ascent) VI 5.10+ A2
Salami Exchange Commission (First Ascent) V 5.10
Mt Baker N ridge (Ski Descent)
Tantalus Range Traverse
Doors of Perception WI3+ M6 600 meters
Whiteman Falls WI6
Triple Direct, El Capitan, (VI 5.11c C2)

Certifications

Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified
AMGA certified Rock Guide
AMGA apprentice alpine guide
AMGA apprentice Ski Guide
Canadian Ski Guide Association lvl 1
Leave no trace trainer
amga-rock

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