Colburn Mountain Guides

Karsten started climbing in 2000 in the Red River Gorge of Kentucky. His determination to be the best climbing guide he could be started shortly after this with him pursuing AMGA certification. After nine years Karsten has become only the second AMGA Certified Rock Guide in the Southeastern U.S.

Karsten has climbed and guided in many areas across the United States including: Red Rocks, NV; Eastern Sierra, CA;Joshua Tree, CA; andNorth Conway, NH.

In addition to being an AMGA Certified Rock Guide; Karsten is also aLeave No Trace Masters Educator and a Wilderness EMT. He has completed his AMGA Alpine Guides Course, AMGA Ice Instructor course, AIRIE level 1 and 2 Avalanche courses and has his Swift Water Rescue certification through the ACA.

Karsten is also in the Instructor pool for the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor program as well as the Climbing WallInstructor Program.

In his spare time Karsten gives back to the community by volunteering for the Brevard Rescue Team.

Karsten Delap

Since beginning climbing at a university gym in 2000, Lindsay has been following her passion: climbing. Whether inside or out, sport, trad, or donning a crash pad, Lindsay has traversed the U.S and abroad in search of new, inspiring areas to climb. Sharing this thrilling experience with others is a huge part of Lindsay's draw to the sport. Well-versed in indoor instruction and coaching all ages and disciplines, she loves to work with any and everyone. In 2004, Lindsay transitioned to include outdoor instruction as well and has been pursing a guiding career ever since. Lindsay specializes in women's climbing programs and climbing instruction for women.

Lindsay is a certified AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, a Wilderness First Responder, and an AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor Provider.  She anticipates taking her AMGA Rock Instructor Course in May of 2009.

Lindsay Fixmer