The main driver behind BlackSheep, Monte’s a ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide that both runs the office and works in the field as a skiing, mountaineering & climbing guide from his home base in Squamish, BC. In this roll 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 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 Bella Coola, Bugaboos, Rockies, Rogers Pass, Alaska, Yukon, Indian Creek, Red Rocks, Zion, Joshua Tree, Index, Yosemite, etc. He’s currently planning some ski trips to India and Russia and a climbing trip to China. 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.