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Episode #101

Ian Nicholson: A Life In Climbing And Guiding

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Featuring: Larry Goldie

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Join Evoke coach Larry Goldie for a discussion with Ian Nicholson. Ian is a professional mountain guide with decades of experience as an alpinist in mountain ranges all around the world. 

Timestamps

  • 00:00:00 Introduction
  • 00:01:45 Ian’s early days of climbing
  • 00:09:40 Ian’s beginning ambitions to be a mountain guide
  • 00:12:39 Being a good skier as a guide
  • 00:16:11 Ian’s experiences becoming an A.M.G.A. certified guide
  • 00:24:06 Dividing time instructing guides and guiding clients
  • 00:24:43 Common mistakes made while navigating the training process for guides
  • 00:34:37 Balancing life as a mountain guide and having a family
  • 00:39:30 Adapting training with age and time constraints
  • 00:46:39 Ian’s future climbing goals