With over 40 years in the field, Michael is a qualified Mountain Leader and Rock Climbing Instructor with deep experience in technical climbing, navigation, expedition logistics, and outdoor education. His guiding has taken him across Europe's mountain regions, into the Canadian backcountry and on expeditions in the Himalayas, and he brings that international breadth to every trip he leads for GBAC. He is known for calm authority, technical precision, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping people grow in the mountains.