I've been in the outdoor industry professionally for 12 years, and an avid outdoorsman since I was old enough to be outside. These items are tried and true.
If it's worth doing, it's worth over-doing. -The Mythbusters, probably
Michael Murphy
Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
If it's worth doing, it's worth over-doing. -The Mythbusters, probably
Michael Murphy
Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
About Michael
Michael’s passion is to share the outdoors with anyone and everyone. Since 2018, he’s been working on honing his craft as an instructor. After helping to assist the rock climbing program at the summer camp he worked at, he received his AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification. In March of 2020, he was ready to take over their climbing program. After two trips as the lead instructor, the pandemic shut everything down. In December 2023, he recertified as an AMGA Single Pitch instructor, and in 2025, he completed his Rock Guide Course. He has explored the sheer granite in the Wasatch, Potrero Chico’s soaring limestone cliffs, the Wind River Range, the Tetons, and many of the best routes the East offers. He is beyond psyched to get nerdy and talk about the nitty-gritty of gear, anchoring techniques, and all things climbing. When he’s not climbing, he’s usually hanging out with his wife, Maddy, or playing video games with his friends.
DETAILS
DisciplineOutdoor Recreation
SpecialityRock Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Being Stoked about anything outdoors
LocationPhiladelphia, PA
Joined RendezvuFeb 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
Incredibly average, which means that you too can do stuff like me.
Onsighted Epinephrine in Vegas in 12 hours, car to car.
Walked the entire Maryland AT in a 16 hours. ~43 miles.
About Michael
Michael’s passion is to share the outdoors with anyone and everyone. Since 2018, he’s been working on honing his craft as an instructor. After helping to assist the rock climbing program at the summer camp he worked at, he received his AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification. In March of 2020, he was ready to take over their climbing program. After two trips as the lead instructor, the pandemic shut everything down. In December 2023, he recertified as an AMGA Single Pitch instructor, and in 2025, he completed his Rock Guide Course. He has explored the sheer granite in the Wasatch, Potrero Chico’s soaring limestone cliffs, the Wind River Range, the Tetons, and many of the best routes the East offers. He is beyond psyched to get nerdy and talk about the nitty-gritty of gear, anchoring techniques, and all things climbing. When he’s not climbing, he’s usually hanging out with his wife, Maddy, or playing video games with his friends.
DETAILS
DisciplineOutdoor Recreation
SpecialityRock Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Being Stoked about anything outdoors
LocationPhiladelphia, PA
Joined RendezvuFeb 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
Incredibly average, which means that you too can do stuff like me.
Onsighted Epinephrine in Vegas in 12 hours, car to car.
Walked the entire Maryland AT in a 16 hours. ~43 miles.