Meet Our Guides

Appalachian Mountain Guides is a owner-operated guide service that values experience and knowledge.  We will always make sure you have the highest quality guide for your experiential or educational trip!

​Jim Taylor
  • Owner-Senior Guide
  • 32 years climbing experience
  • 28 years guiding experience
  • AMGA Rock Instructor
  • AMGA SPI Course Provider
  • LNT Instructor
  • ACA Swift Water Rescue Instructor
  • Wilderness First Responder
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​​Kyle Kent
  • Owner-Guide
  • 15 years climbing experience
  • 10 years guiding experience
  • AMGA Rock Guide
  • AMGA SPI Course Co-Provider
  • Wilderness First Responder​
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