Martín Elías  |  Mountain guide

About me

Martin Elias IS the manager of Goclimbingtrips.com , after 30 years doing committed alpinism around the World and 15 years guiding in Chamonix, now he decides to move to Catalunya where he can enjoy a live closer to the nature and keeping his dream alive, guiding in the mountains.

Recognize as one of the best climbers of his generation leaving in his career significant first ascent always in remote mountain ranges.

He has been nominated several times for the Piolet d’or award which is the most important award for an alpinist.

He got the award of Premios Fedme in Spain several times , but his low profile makes him to stay away from the famous alpinist World.

Some of his most significant ascents:

01

More than one hundred new climbing routes all around the World.

02

First ascent of Harvest Moon in Dansam Peak (6.600m) in Pakistan.

03

First ascent of Tibetan Dreams, Virgin Peak in the North of Tibbet.

04

First ascent of La Milagrosa in the San Lorenzo massif in Patagonia.

05

First ascent of North Spur of San Valentín, highest mountain in Patagonia.

06

First ascent of Memento Mori, extremely technical and difficult route in the Pyrenees.

07

First ascent of Fuguitivos del Paraiso, technical climbing route in Taghia Morrocco.

After all these extreme first ascents we understand he wants to retire in a peacefull place like the Pyrenees and enjoy the rock and sun with his life partner Nila.

Ready to your next adventure?

Write to us or call us to plan your experience together in the mountain Whatever you are level or your objectives, we are here to help you overcome your limits and enjoy to the fullest.

Some Comments

“Its always a nice time climbing with Martin, already a few years climbing together and I always learn something new having fun at the same time.”

“The climbs and ascents done with Martin are always TOP. Martin is a passionate guide who loves people and who makes you discover the mountain and its values.”

“Lovely week climbing in the Pyrenees. Goclimbingtrips was the perfect choise to discover a wild place like the Pyrenees.”

Mario y Lara