Ryan Emery

A Native to the Black Hills of South Dakota, Ryan’s enthusiasm for climbing began in his teens after he first experienced the wonders of granite rock climbing in Custer State Park. He is now based in Salt Lake City, UT where he has been making the most of powder skiing in the Wasatch Mountains. When he isn’t skiing in Utah, he can be found working and playing across SD, WY, MT and WA. His favorite objectives tend to be long alpine rock-climbing routes in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. Aside from mountain craft, Ryan enjoys reading, running, cooking, coffee and quality time with friends & family.

Take 5 with the Guide

What was your first mountain?
n my teenage years, I ascended Cloud Peak in the Bighorns with family & friends.

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Baking scones!

What’s always in your snack bag?
Apple Sauce Squeezes.

Dream rope team / climbing partner for your dream climb?
Devil’s Tower with Steven Spielberg

One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Keep your head up when you’re walking – you don’t want to miss anything (: