The main driver behind BlackSheep, Monte’s a ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide and Civil Engineer who works in the office and the field as a guide, mountain safety program manager and mountain construction professional, from his home base in Squamish, BC. In this role, Monte has climbed and skied all over the world and has a passion for travel, always researching for that next adventure. Past trips have included Greenland, Patagonia, Kenya, Oman, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Japan. Of course, he’s also visited numerous areas closer to home like the Coast Range, Bugaboos, Rockies, Rogers Pass, Alaska, Yukon, Indian Creek, Red Rocks, Zion, Joshua Tree, Index, Yosemite, etc. In addition to Guiding, Monte’s an avid gear junkie. He simply loves testing the limits of new gear, apparel and equipment for various articles and reviews though mainly for BlackSheep’s site.