The People of Ganesh Adventures
Our guides have a wide variety of skills and training and experience. These are the people without which this organization would not be possible. If you are interested in joining one our trips as a guide please contact us.
Chris Szymiec
I am the founder of Ganesh Adventures. I have been on many expeditions in the Himalayas and climbs in Canada. I am currently working as an EMT-B or EMR (What ever you want to call it), as well as climbing mountains of any size in any place. (Ice is nice too.) I have travelled and climbed in India, Pakistan, Kashmir, Nepal and Tibet.
Born and raised in Alberta Canada, I grew up on skis and started climbing when the lifts couldn't take me high enough.
Personal Website: www.szymiec.com/blog
Josh Kass
Joshua Kass, has been a climber for 15 years now. Born in North Vancouver, B.C. Canada. He started skiing at age 4 and holds his level 2 CSIA ski instructor certification. As a teen he competed in the indoor gyms and placed well in competitions. Growing up on th coast, he climbed in Squamish, B.C. and the coast mountains through out his youth. He now reside in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and has been climbing in the Canadian Rockies for the last 5 years. As an avid ice and rock climber his experience in these areas are a great addition to the team and as a leader.
Personal Website: thinairandatouque.blogspot.com
Meaghan Loughlin
Meaghan grew up climbing and hiking in Portland, Oregon and in the Central Cascades. During university she ventured to Montana, Patagonia, and Peru and landed in the Alaska Range to finish her degree from Alaska Pacific University in Outdoor Studies.
She completed her senior thesis by writing a logistical manual on climbing Aconcagua and high altitude training. Domestically her technical ice, rock, and alpine climbing has taken Meaghan to Alaska, Canada, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Colorado, and Arizona. She has participated in expeditions to Tibet, Nepal, Patagonia, Peru, Africa, Alaska, and Argentina. Meaghan is an awesome guide & a super fun person to spend time with.
Personal Website: dosen't have one, dosen't want one.
Megan Mulligan
Megan is an all around great person. She is currently a member of the Fernie pro patrol & a senior instructor for Outward Bound Canada.
Meg completed the adventure guide program from TRU and is surrently working towards ACMG certification.
Megan understands the needs of trip members and is excellent at helping everyone get the most out of their expedition.
Personal Website: Dosen't need one; she's already famous!