About Your Guide and Instructor
Nick D'Alessio is an American Mountain Guides Association Certified Ski Guide based out of Girdwood, Alaska. He is the sole owner of Remarkable Adventures LLC and co-owner of Alaska Guide Collective LLC. His mission is to lead and educate backcountry users about proper mountain travel techniques, skills and ethics while reducing risk and creating an enjoyable experience.
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Nick began skiing and spending time in the mountains as soon as he could walk. A graduate of the Outdoor Recreation Leadership program from Colorado Mountain College and Alaska Pacific University's Outdoor Studies program. Grateful to call Alaska home since 2007. Since 2008 he has been guiding and teaching in the mountains all around Alaska and abroad. Nick is a sponsored Brand Ambassador for Voile Manufacturing. When not on skis he enjoys hiking, mtn biking, packrafting river trips, photography, public land advocacy and always learning more. Nick is looking forward to sharing his passion for the mountains with you.
Along an extensive experience base Nick's qualifications are:
AMGA Certified Ski Guide
Wilderness First Responder & CPR
American Avalanche Association Professional Level 2
American Avalanche Association Professional Course Instructor and Examiner
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Rigging for Rescue course completion
Annual continuing professional development
Why hire Nick? His reputation, experience, knowledge, a humble attitude and good company.
The Importance of Guide Training
Hiring a guide who has become certified through an IFMGA member organization (the AMGA in the US) ensures your guides qualifications are upheld to the international standard. Professional guides believe in the importance of professional training, examination and continuing education.
Photos of Nick out in his element
