**Brooks and Nicole guiding at Wild Iris**

About Us

Wind River Climbing Guides offers guided rock climbing and instructional courses at the base of the Wind River Range in Lander, Wyoming. We are all about having a blast on the rock in a responsible and safe manner. Join our guides to learn the ropes and have an unforgettable experience in a truly amazing location. WRCG is fully insured and our experienced guides are certified through the American Mountain Guides Association and in wilderness medicine to ensure that you have the highest possible standard of safety when you're out in the mountains with them.

The Importance of Community

Wind River Climbing Guides dedicate themselves to giving back to the Fremont County community in a variety of ways. Kyle volunteers as part of the Destination Lander Committee with the Lander Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Josie serves as the Executive Director of WyoClimbers and the International Climbers Festival Director. WRCG is devoted to keeping the Lander Climbing region environmentally sustainable by participating in local re-bolting days and trail work with the Sinks Canyon State Park and local USFS, as well as introducing local youth to the beauty of rock climbing by volunteering with local organizations to provide free climbing opportunities.

WRCG looks to introduce rock climbers not only to the incredible limestone, sandstone, and granite climbing of the Lander area but also see themselves as representatives of this community. It is Wind River Climbing Guides’ goal to welcome climbers to the vibrance of this area by connecting with various organizations and companies to ensure the best experience possible.

Meet our Guides

Kyle Meier founded Wind River Climbing Guides in 2016. He is dedicated to providing high quality experiences for all clients. You’ll find nothing but approachability and a genuine excitement for the outdoors when you go climbing with one of WRCG’s experienced guides.

Kyle Meier

Kyle started his climbing career traveling from Indiana to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky nearly every weekend while attending Indiana University. He’s been hooked ever since. Kyle has been guiding and instructing people of all ages and experience levels since 2008. He has worked in Kentucky, West Virginia, California, Utah, Arkansas and of course, Wyoming. He is a certified Single Pitch Instructor, AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, and Wilderness First Responder, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management from Indiana University. Kyle also enjoys skiing, fly fishing, and any table game ever created.

**Kenny climbing in Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado**

KENNY GOFF

Originally from Pennsylvania, Kenny graduated from Indiana University with a double business major and a minor in outdoor recreation. After graduation he made the move out west to be closer to the mountains and subsequently has climbed all over the states, as well as in Thailand, Ecuador, Mexico, and Patagonia. His favorite type of climbing is long alpine rock routes, but is just as happy to be climbing shorter routes, navigating through a glacier, or swinging ice tools. Kenny’s certifications include being a Wilderness First Responder, American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor, AIARE Level 2 Avalanche, and a Leave No Trace Master Educator. He is excited to share the joy and discovery of climbing with all who climb with him!

**Josie on a climbing expedition in the Himalaya**

Josie McKee

Josie is a professional alpine & bigwall climber with 15 years of experience guiding & teaching climbing skills. She finds joy in continuous movement, inspiring her to spend most of her time climbing in places with large expanses of granite, including Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, Patagonia, the Rocky Mountains, and the Himalaya. And of course, she has a blast clipping bolts on Wyoming limestone!

Josie’s passion for climbing movement is rivaled only by her passion for sharing her experience with others. She is an instructor for NOLS Wilderness Medicine & Expeditions and has a bachelor’s degree in Human Development. She has worked on the Yosemite Search & Rescue (YOSAR) team and holds certifications as a Wilderness EMT, AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, Technical Rescue Technician & Swiftwater Rescue Technician. When teaching, Josie’s background in education combined with her technical expertise, creates a context where participants gain a solid foundation of usable skills. She teaches climbing courses around the US and internationally and loves to help others develop the ability and confidence to reach their own climbing goals.

Jerome Smart

Since Jerome’s first encounter with climbing eighteen years ago, it has been a driving passion in his life. It has taken him all around the Western U.S. in pursuit of adventures on rock as well as many international trips. He finds climbing in the mountains to be some of his favorite and most peaceful climbing.
Jerome loves sharing his passion for the wilderness and climbing with others. While guiding, Jerome ensures each guest gains not only the accomplishment of safely getting to the top of a climb, but also a deeper understanding of the natural world.
Jerome is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide, IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association), AIARE avalanche education Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and Leave No Trace Master