why we founded rise outside

we recognize the transformative power of the outdoors for all. we founded rise outside to create an environment we would most want to teach in, one where everyone is made to feel welcome bringing their full selves in pursuit of reaching their full potential. Rise Outside is a non-profit with our bottom line committed to accessibility for underrepresented communities.

all our climbing guides have received formal training through the American Mountain Guides association (AMGA).

OUR MISSION

We strive to create access to outdoor adventure for all communities through inclusive and qualified mentorship.

Jess (2024 Beau Johnson Memorial Scholarship Recipient)

Our team

Photo Credit: Trevor Riley, Athe Torri Cervantes, Amy Sheinbaum, Mack Lambert

Marian May Perez (they/them) Co-Founder, and Single Pitch Instructor

Alexis Krauss (she/her) Co-Founder, Apprentice Rock Guide, and Single Pitch Instructor

Alan Kline (he/him) Co-Founder, Certified Rock Guide and Certified Rock Instructor

Athe Torri Cervantes (they/he) Single Pitch Instructor

Eric Ratkowski (he/him) Co-Founder, Apprentice Rock Guide, and Single Pitch Instructor

Hann Smiley (they/them) Apprentice Rock Guide, and Single Pitch Instructor

Lizzy Redlich (they/she) Single Pitch Instructor

Angelo Urrico (he/him) Certified Rock Instructor and Apprentice Alpine Guide

Sam Haines (they/she) Apprentice Rock Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide, Ice Instructor Course Graduate, and Single Pitch Instructor

Carol Garfinkel (she/her) Single Pitch Instructor

Rachel Fagiano (they/she) Hiking and Mountaineering Guide

Andy Lackland (they/them) Apprentice Rock Guide, and Single Pitch Instructor

Vic Fitzgerald (she/her) Single Pitch Instructor

Dan Gorski (He/Him) Apprentice Rock Guide, and Single Pitch Instructor

Katerine Grajales-Betancur (she/her) Co-Founder and Single Pitch Instructor

Yurean Zeng (she/they) Single Pitch Instructor

Carolyn Riccardi (she/her) Co-Founder

WE ALL DESERVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, PRACTICE, TEACH AND THRIVE IN OUTDOOR COMMUNITIES THAT ARE JUST, DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE.