Nick Sharpe
Nick began rock climbing and mountaineering in his native Lake District in NW England. At 16 he joined the Royal Air Force and soon after discovered and joined the RAF Mountain Rescue. A 22 year association with this service allowed Nick to hone his mountaineering and instructional skills leading up to the running of a 36- man rescue team and the eventual post as the Chief Instructor for the RAF Mountain Rescue Service. Throughout the 80's Nick was an extremely active climber surprising the locals with on-sight ascents of some of the leading climbs of the day-both in summer and winter. He has many European Alpine seasons under his belt and has climbed around the world. Some highlights include India in '86 (Shivling 2nd ascent East Ridge), Norway in'88 (Troll Wall), Nepal in '98 (SW ridge Ama Dablam) and Mt McKinley in '89. Nick was also a team member to successful expeditions to Diran in "92 and the North Ridge of Everest in '01.
Nick trained and certified in the UK and Europe with the British Mountain Guides attaining the coverted IFMGA Mountain Guides Carney.
Now resident in Canmore, Canada and a full member of the ACMG, Nick actively climbs and guides year round.
Nick is also enjoying introducing his two boys Ben and Alex to his vast new playground.
