Travis Weil

Travis grew up in the farmlands east of St. Louis. He began climbing in the Ozarks while in college. It was there he discovered his love for teaching people the art of climbing. He eventually began guiding in the mountains of western North Carolina where he guided rock and ice climbs. In 2019, he moved to Washington and began guiding in the alpine. When not guiding, Travis also works as a ski instructor and an amateur Youtuber.

Take 5 with the Guide

What was your first mountain?
Mount Russell

What’s always in your snack bag?
Goldfish

Favorite childhood breakfast cereal
Cinnamon Toast Crunch

One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Skiing down is more fun than walking down…

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Creating Youtube videos