AJ JONES
(603) 520-6077; aj@mountainguidesalliance.com
AJ started climbing at an early age in 1986, and quickly developed a passion for the sport. While devoting himself to mastering all aspects of climbing, his pursuit has taken him to climbing areas throughout the world. As a result, he has gained a broad base of experience and a diverse and well-rounded repertoire of skills. His travels have taken him to the rock faces of Spain and Thailand, the Italian Dolomites, the big walls of Yosemite and Zion and to the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. AJ brings a genuine love of teaching and a thoughtful, easygoing manner to his guiding. He enjoys sharing the beauty and adventure of climbing with beginning and advanced students alike.

Whether guiding a difficult technical climb or teaching the fundamentals of rock and ice climbing, AJ's devotion to each student is evident from his loyal following. AJ began his guiding career at International Mountain Climbing School in 1993. He was also a guide at Atlantic Climbing School and a member of Yosemite Search and Rescue.

AJ is is Level II Avalanche certified, a Wilderness First Responder and a member of Mountain Rescue Service.

Ian Turnbull
(603) 466-3949; ian@mountainguidesalliance.com
Ian began climbing in Britain in 1966. He visited the European Alps in 1972, and for the next decade lived and climbed in France and Switzerland, where he introduced many beginners to the Alps. Moving to New Hampshire in 1981, he took a job with International Mountain Equipment in North Conway, and has been teaching climbing, and guiding professionally since then. His many years of activity include major Alpine climbs, both on his own and as a guide, classic high level ski tours, ski-mountaineering trips in Europe, climbing trips to Yosemite and many climbs here in New England. Guiding and teaching are a source of personal satisfaction to Ian, who considers himself fortunate to be able to combine such pleasure with his work.

Ian is American Mountain Guides Association Alpine Certified, an EMT and a member of Mountain Rescue Service.

Kurt Winkler
(207) 935-3853; kurt@mountainguidesalliance.com
Kurt learned to climb in 1966 while working for the Appalachian Mountain Club's trail crew. He taught for IME and EMS Climbing Schools before starting with the Mountain Guides Alliance in 1986. He has guided both here and abroad.His climbing background includes a four day solo ascent of the Lotus Flower Tower in the North West Territories, the first ascent of La Pomme D'Or, a 1,200 foot ice climb in Quebec, big walls in Yosemite Valley and winter ascents in the Canadian Rockies. He has climbed alpine routes in Alaska and the European Alps, including Mt. Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Eiger. He has also pioneered many ascents, both in rock and ice, in New England. His wide-rangeing enthusiasm for climbing, combined with a sincere and patient teaching ability has helped many climbers develop confidence in themselves and their sport.

Kurt is a Wilderness First Responder and Serves on the Board of Directors of the Mountain Rescue Service.

Jeff Fongemie
(603) 383-0813; jeff@mountainguidesalliance.com
Jeff has devoted his life to climbing since 1986. Committed to all aspects of this sport, he has climbed traditional rock routes throughout the West and South West, frozen waterfalls in New England and classic routes in the Alps. In addition, he has gained extensive experience at some of the country's finest sport areas. Jeff began his guiding career in 1992 with the International Mountain Climbing School and since he has guided throughout North America and Europe. He is one of the youngest guides to pass the American Mountain Guides Association certification exam. As the youngest member of the Mountain Guides Alliance, Jeff brings high levels of energy, enthusiasm and a dedication to raising the standards of guiding. He is known for his calm demeanor and quiet humor whether teaching important basics or guiding people to the top of the most difficult test-pieces.

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