Lani Chapko

Lani Chapko is a certified AMGA Rock and Alpine Guide who calls the perfect granite and bright green moss of Index, Washington home. Enjoying running around in the alpine and getting humbled by Index in the summers, she chases sunnier rock in the fall and winters travelling to the Desert Southwest, Wadi Rum, El Potrero Chico and beyond for work and play. Lani has put up first ascents all over from chossy alpine climbs that are unlikely to be repeated, to classic multipitch sport climbs. She also has a degree in engineering and enjoys teaching the more technical aspects of climbing. She loves sharing the sport that has brought her so much joy with others. Looking forward to getting to know you in the great outdoors! Lani Co-Owns a guide service called The Climbing School that provides courses and guided alpine climbs in Washington the summer and retreats around the world the rest of the year.