Guide

Joshua Cole

Joshua Cole, a co-owner of NCMG, has been adventuring in the mountains for more than 20 years, and guiding since 2004. He has climbed and skied extensively in the North Cascades, Swiss Alps, Italian Dolomites, Sierra Nevada, New Zealand and the ranges of SW Montana. Josh has given trainings and presentations on wilderness risk management to numerous organizations and is a risk management consultant for Experiential Consulting. Josh has worked as a professional ski patroller in Montana and New Zealand, and has a former life as a geologist. Josh works in the North Cascades as a ski, alpine and rock guide for NCMG. Josh is an IFMGA Licensed Guide, and is certified by the AMGA in the Rock, Alpine, and Ski disciplines.

Guide Certifications

IFMGA

Avalanche Level 3 AIARE

AMGA Mountain Guide LG

AMGA - Ski Guide

AMGA - Rock Guide

AMGA - Alpine Guide

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Explore a diverse array of outdoor adventures with our courses and private guided trips. From backcountry skiing to rock climbing, alpine climbing, mountaineering, and ice climbing, we offer expert instruction and unforgettable experiences in each discipline. Join us to embark on thrilling journeys into the wilderness and discover the beauty of these exhilarating activities.