Certifications
  • Certified Rock Guide
  • Certified Rock Instructor
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Ablao
City
Bend
State
OR
Phone
541-318-7170
Website
www.goclimbing.com
States worked in
California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Countries worked in
United States
Brief Bio
Jim Ablao has been guiding throughout the western US since 1989 and a climbing guide at Smith Rock State Park since 1999. He is the owner and lead guide of Chockstone Climbing Guides and First Ascent Climbing Services. Over the years he has earned certification as an AMGA Rock Instructor and Rock Guide, he is also an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program Provider, SPI Provider Trainer and AMGA CWI Program Provider. He has taught and guided with many schools and programs including twelve years with the Colorado Outward Bound School, six years as a guide manager and many years consulting with various “youth at risk” and wilderness therapy programs. Jim brings diverse experience, his empowering and personalized teaching style into every guiding.
Fun Fact
Guiding Since
1989
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