split·ter
/splĭt′ər/
(noun) a parallel crack in a smooth, vertical rock face
(adjective) possessing outstanding quality; extremely impressive
About Splitter
Splitter Alpine Adventures is a custom mountain guiding service specializing in technical climbing instruction and private guided ascents of classic routes around the world. Operated by climbing guide, Micah Lewkowitz, you are guaranteed to receive the highest quality of customer service, logistical support, and professional instruction. Splitter Alpine Adventures offers climbing instruction and training on introductory and advanced movement skills, multipitch efficiency, self rescue courses, and other custom courses.
Micah Lewkowitz
Micah lives in Ridgway, Colorado at the foot of the rugged San Juan mountains. A major personal accomplishment and completely unrelated to climbing, Micah worked with his father-in-law and wife for 1.5 years to build their home themselves. It's from this location that Micah is now able to climb rock, ice, and mountains year-round. He has been guiding since 2007 and travels every year to Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and the desert Southwest for climbing and guiding. When Micah isn't guiding he is excited to play and trail run in the mountains with his wonderful and supportive wife, Hilary and their Pitbull/Cattledog/rescue dog, Shakti.
Professional Development
Micah has pursued the highest level of training and certification in the terrain Splitter Alpine Adventures operates in, so you can be certain you’re climbing with a qualified professional. The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) trains and certifies guides as the only USA representative of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA). In addition to being an AMGA certified Rock Guide and Alpine Guide, Micah has undergraduate degrees in Outdoor Education and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Prominent Climbs
Traditional rock climbs up to 5.12
Multiple ascents of ice climbs up to WI6
Multiple big wall ascents in Zion and Yosemite National Park
Multiple ascents on technical objectives throughout the North Cascades
Various technical routes in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska
Multiple ascents on general and technical mountaineering objectives throughout Ecuador
Mt. Rainier, Washington (30+ summits)
Denali, Alaska (8 summits)
Mt. Emmerich, Alaska (First Ascent SW Face AI3+, 5.7, 350 meters)
Certifications
AMGA Rock Guide
AMGA Alpine Guide
Avalanche Pro 2
AIARE Level 1 Instructor
Leave No Trace Trainer
Wilderness EMT - 1
Wilderness First Responder/CPR