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NEM GUIDE SPOTLIGHT: Coby Jacobus

The guide team at Northeast Mountaineering is full of highly skilled and highly experienced climbers. You can expect them to be humble, knowledgeable, supportive and committed to creating a day of adventure that meets your goals and skill level. These folks are the backbone of Northeast Mountaineering.

COBY JACOBUS

“Coby was awesome. At no point did any of us worry about our safety under his guidance, even when it seemed like we should, ie. hiking up Hillman’s. Despite our lack of technical skills, he displayed great patience, humor and encouragement during sections that were difficult for our team. His sense of our ability and interests made our trip incredible. That, on top of the phenomenal weather, made this an absolutely perfect trip. I felt he communicated a good amount, was transparent with his decisions and expectations. We felt he catered to our needs (we’re training for a Rainier summit in May) and offered excellent advice and insight. Anyone who has Coby as a guide is lucky as all heck; he’s a great guy and excellent leader.”

-Anonymous Testimonial

Knowing When to Turn Around

Ultimate Success: The Unspoken Truth

There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.

— John F. Kennedy

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As climbers, we seek adventure and exploration. But, why? What is it worth? And how do we define success? “If we go for it, there is a probability that we aren’t going to come back,” asserts Jimmy Chin, world-renowned climber. Yet, the allure of the mountains continuously pulls us back in search of something sacred and uniquely individual. Continue reading