Marcus Garcia, Mountain Sports Coach

Marcus Garcia is an all-around climber with over 29 years of experience, and has established over 200 new routes, including everything from traditional, sport, and mixed climbing. However, his biggest accomplishment and legacy is not how hard he can push himself, but what he passes on to the next generation of climbers as a coach and mentor. Marcus is helping develop the next generation of Olympic Caliber athletes.

He is a climber, trail runner, and outdoor storyteller who captures the spirit of adventure through words, film, and photos. A seasoned coach and mentor, he’s guided athletes across ice, mixed, sport, and trad—and inspires others to climb beyond limits with purpose, passion, and joy.

When Marcus is not out teaching climbing clinics, he can be found in Durango, Co at his climbing gym, out running peaks, shooting photos, swinging tools, or just chilling at home. Marcus’s clinics are loved by all. He has a passion for mentoring many.