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Guide
Leon Rich Meela
Leon was born near the slopes of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. He is the first male born of Faustin Meela. At the age of 17 he first climbed Kilimanjaro as a scout. He then started to climb and guide on Kilimanjaro at the age of 23 and has reached the summit over 95 times. He went to college in Kenya and obtained a diploma in Tour Guiding in 2007 and completed his First Aid and Mountain Rescue Courses the same year. His experience in tour guiding comes from his hard work and love for hiking in the mountains. After working as a Head Guide for over 10 years, Leon is a favorite of our clients and also the crew, who love to work with him. Over the years, he has become an important figure to his community and around his village of Marangu, creating job access to his fellow young men. It is his dream that he will make his late father proud and become one of the most influential guides who inspires youth in loving the mountains.
Accreditations:
GUIDE
DAVE ELMORE
Wilderness First Responder, AIARE accredited.
Dave has been working as a professional guide for over fifteen years. His experience includes working as lead staff trainer for Outward Bound, Patagonia Program Director, and Director of Safety. Dave has developed a deep understanding of risk management and how to safely deliver mountain expeditions.
Dave is well versed in alpine, rock, and ice climbing, having trained with the American Mountain Guides Association.
Additionally, Dave is a certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level II and Wilderness First Responder.
Dave’s guiding resume includes multiple trips to Vinson, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Ama Dablam, Gasherbrum II, Rocky Mountains and Cascades. Dave was recognized by the Pakistan Military for his role in a rescue from high on Gasherbrum II in 2007.
Dave has B.S. degrees in Environmental Science and a M.S. in Natural Resource Management. He lives in Boulder, CO.
Dave has been working as a professional guide for over fifteen years. His experience includes working as lead staff trainer for Outward Bound, Patagonia Program Director, and Director of Safety. Dave has developed a deep understanding of risk management and how to safely deliver mountain expeditions.
Dave is well versed in alpine, rock, and ice climbing, having trained with the American Mountain Guides Association.
Additionally, Dave is a certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level II and Wilderness First Responder.
Dave’s guiding resume includes multiple trips to Vinson, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Ama Dablam, Gasherbrum II, Rocky Mountains and Cascades. Dave was recognized by the Pakistan Military for his role in a rescue from high on Gasherbrum II in 2007.
Dave has B.S. degrees in Environmental Science and a M.S. in Natural Resource Management. He lives in Boulder, CO.
