Will Roth

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Guide

AMGA Certified Rock Instructor

AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide

Wilderness First Responder

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Will grew up in Westchester County NY and as a kid was always trying to be outside as much as possible. Climbing first with the Boy Scouts and then a guided 3 day course in the Adirondacks was his introduction to the sport. But these experiences didn't really set the hook for what would become his life long passion. That came while attending Plymouth State College in NH. Cutting his teeth first at the now well known sport climbing cliff Rumney and quickly moving onto the bigger traditional granite cliffs of Cathedral, Whitehorse and Cannon. After college he spent time climbing, snowboarding/skiing and adventuring around the western US. Living in Flagstaff AZ, Salt Lake City UT and Telluride CO before making the decision to move to Keene Valley NY in 2005. An article in Climbing Magazine about the unfolding climbing scene here in the Adirondacks was the catalyst for this final move and he hasn’t left since. Besides the time spent chasing rock, ice and snow throughout the country; he has traveled internationally to Peru, Bolivia, the United Kingdom and France. He also works as an adjunct instructor for the Plattsburgh State Expeditionary Studies program as well as for the North Country Community College Wilderness Recreation Leadership program. Founding the local climbing organization the Adirondack Climbers' Coalition, volunteering as the organization's President and committing time for the DEC's Volunteer Technical Rescue Team take up most of his "free time". Being happily married with two young daughters is what Will is most proud of!