Andres grew up in Ibague, Colombia. He moved to the United States 3 1/2 years ago in pursuit of the AMGA or IFMGA certification. He is part of the Mesa County Search and Rescue Technical and Ground Rescue Team with more than 20 missions completed. He has been guiding in the US and Colombia for seven years. Andres is the first Colombian to climb a 5.12+ Off-width and also has the speed record ascent of the Colorado National Monument. Andres is a sponsored athlete by Asolo, Lowe Alpine, Blue Water Ropes, 5.10 Shoes, Petzl.

Climbing Resume
37 summits of Mount Rainier via 3 different routes
1 expedition of Mount McKinley
1 expedition to Mount Hunter
3 expeditions on Tolima Volcano
1 summit of Mt. Shuksan
1 summit of Sahale Peak
1 summit Longs Peak
1 summit of Tyler Peak
Colorado Fourteeners
Pico Martinica
Sierra Nevadas
Ciudad Perdida
Ice climbs up to WI 5 in Colorado, Mount Rainier and Colombia
Extensive rock climbing up to 5.12 A3 throughout Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Yosemite and Washington

Certifications
Wilderness First Responder
Avalanche Level II
Leave No Trace Trainer
CMS Self Rescue
High Angle Rescue MCSRT
Rock Instructor
Certified AMGA Rock Guide
Alpine Guide I