Climbing Instructor Team
Get to Know Our Rock Climbing Guide Corps
booking a guided trip is like renting an amazing human for the day.
A wealth of talent, passion and personality is the core asset of our guide service. When you book a trip or course with us, you get access to the knowledge, judgment, experience and creativity of a climber, teacher and mentor with many vertical miles and teaching hours under their belt.
Get to know our rock climbing instructors by clicking through any of the images or links below. We look forward to meeting you.
Lauren Pulkstenis
A climber and former ballerina, Lauren passionately pursues new skills and experiences.
Megan Rasque
A full time ER nurse, who lives to share her joy through climbing, teaching, and being outside.
Jenna Rosinski
Virus researcher and avid birdwatcher who is dedicated to fortifying body, mind, and community through the adventure of climbing
Conor Smyth
Conor is a true Baraboo local with nearly two decades of climbing experience who loves sharing his outdoor passions with others
Chris Van Der Linden
A west-coast transplant, Chris loves introducing folks to the magic of midwest climbing.
Carrie Van Lanen
Nature-lover, event-planner, and multi-state climbing instructor with hospitality at heart.
Michal Watson
Quite possibly the nicest, craftiest, most bad-ass librarian on the planet. And with extremely good taste.
Maya Wilkes
Top office brass, nurturer, cook and soul leader. Nothing happens without Maya’s touch.
Nick Wilkes
Founder, photographer, writer, janitor, snacker, and ardent conversationalist who just loves this stuff.
Michael Wolfe
Team expert in quantum computing, semiconductor physics, guitar riffs and pointed technical questions.