Andres grew up in Ibague, Colombia. He moved to the United States six 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 eight years and is an RMI senior guide. 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
49 summits of Mount Rainier via 3 different routes
Mount McKinley
Mount Hunter
Tolima Volcano
Mt. Shuksan
Sahale Peak
Longs Peak
Tyler Peak
Colorado Fourteeners
Pico Martinica
Sierra Nevadas
Ciudad Perdida
Ice and mixed climbing up to WI5+ M9 in Colorado, Slovenia, Romania, Colombia
Extensive rock climbing up to 5.12 A3 throughout Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Yosemite and Washington
Competed and represented the USA and Colombia in the 09 Ice climbing World Cup in Eastern Europe
Ascend to MT Forbidden 3 different routes, MT Torment 2 different routes, Shark Finn Tower, MT Baker
AMGA Alpine Aspirant

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