Mark Smiley
20+ years of mountain experience
Not one to accept the status quo as 'good enough', Mark tirelessly pursues 'a better way'. By leveraging the power of the Internet, learning mountain skills can now be accessible to anyone. Knowledge is no longer reserved for those who "know a guy" who can show them the secrets of success. MTN Sense is Mark's answer to what he lacked when he was hungry to learn how to go bigger in the mountains.
Professional Accomplishments
- IFMGA Mountain Guide certification
- Skied across the entire Alps Mountain Range in 36 days
- Climbed 48 of the 50 Classic Climbs of North America
- Guided hundreds of clients on 5 continents
- Teaching thousands of climbers and skiers via these courses
Personal Accomplishments
- Happily married for 16 years to the best human ever born
- Dad of two amazing kids
- Maintaining a true stoke for adventure and exploration
- Meeting MTN Sense students while out climbing
Enroll in a course today. I dare you to not learn something that will change your life for the better.
Mark Smiley
In the media
Outside Article
Can You Learn Avalanche Safety Online?
Cleared Hot with Andy Stumpf
Long-form interview with a former Navy SEAL
The Enormocast: a climbing podcast
Episode 196: Janelle and Mark Smiley - The Purpose Makes Strong the Vow
Out of Bounds
E160 - Mark Smiley Wants To Teach You Alpinism, and a LOT More
Totally Deep Backcountry Skiing Podcast
Episode 78: Mark Smiley
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