
James
James is an AMGA apprentice rock guide based in Arizona’s red rock canyons to the alpine peaks of California. He specializes in hiking in Yosemite and Grand Canyon. He has a 5.0/5 rating from 11 reviews on 57hours and trips priced from $1200 to $2080.
Guide Specifications
| Certifications | AMGA Apprentice Rock GuideAMGA Apprentice Alpine GuideWFR |
| Base Location | Arizona’s red rock canyons to the alpine peaks of California |
| Operating Zones | Yosemite, Grand Canyon |
| Specialties | Hiking |
| Price Range | $1200–$2080 per day |
| Max Group Size | 6 people |
| Season | April through May, September through October, June through October, June through August |
| Avalanche Training | Does not offer avalanche courses |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5.0 (11 reviews) |
What James Offers
About James
James is an AMGA apprentice rock guide based in Arizona’s red rock canyons to the alpine peaks of California. He specializes in hiking. He also holds WFR Wilderness First Responder certification.
Operating Zones
Reviews5.0 / 5.0 (11 total)
James is a great, personable guide who’s enthusiastic and patient. Really appreciated his balance of adventure with safety and willingness to share his knowledge. Would definitely climb with him again and again!
James is an outstanding guide and really knows his stuff! I hired his services to try climbing outside for the first time. He made me feel very safe and taught me so much. He is also a great listener and has a positive energy that carried throughout the day. He made the experience super fun, and thanks to him I feel confident enough to go back and climb outside again. I strongly recommend him for any outdoors adventures. He rocks! (no pun intended)
Backpacking with James was an excellent experience! I’ve done some backpacking myself, and already knew the basics, but James brought it to another level. Never before had I even considered eating pizza 3 days into a backpacking trip, but James made it happen! He planned every part of our trip but made sure I was informed every step of the way. It made it possible to fit this trip into an already busy schedule and to not worry about a thing. But my favorite part of all is that he let me bring my dog! Overall I’d highly recommend James to anyone who wants to do a backpacking trip, but might need a little extra help to make it happen. You’ll be in good hands!
The best! Very knowledgeable about all things mountains & super friendly.
We had a great time. Our guide James Gallant was awesome. He was patient, knowledgeable, and gave us all individual attention. It was like having a private lesson, He was willing to continue as much as we wanted to keep going and made sure we had the basic skills down.
Our class went fantastic! James was super patient and friendly. I would highly recommend this course and James to all my friends. Thanks.
Thank you so much for the experience! I had so much fun! I am definitely doing this again!
Backpacking with James was an excellent experience! I’ve done some backpacking myself, and already knew the basics, but James brought it to another level. Never before had I even considered eating pizza 3 days into a backpacking trip, but James made it happen! He planned every part of our trip but made sure I was informed every step of the way. It made it possible to fit this trip into an already busy schedule and to not worry about a thing. But my favorite part of all is that he let me bring my dog! Overall I’d highly recommend James to anyone who wants to do a backpacking trip, but might need a little extra help to make it happen. You’ll be in good hands!
James is a great, personable guide who’s enthusiastic and patient. Really appreciated his balance of adventure with safety and willingness to share his knowledge. Would definitely climb with him again and again!
James is an outstanding guide and really knows his stuff! I hired his services to try climbing outside for the first time. He made me feel very safe and taught me so much. He is also a great listener and has a positive energy that carried throughout the day. He made the experience super fun, and thanks to him I feel confident enough to go back and climb outside again. I strongly recommend him for any outdoors adventures. He rocks! (no pun intended)
Starting at
$1200
per day


