Peter Thomas
Guide
Golden, COPersonal Motto - Have fun with it!
Peter is a Colorado based climbing instructor who spends much of his personal and professional time sharing the outdoors with others. Peter found climbing early in life while growing up in Colorado. He has seen how the skills, relationships and attitudes learned while on the rock have enriched his life and can be transferred to help navigate life’s challenges. These experiences have led to a passion for fostering equity and belonging in outdoor and vertical spaces. Peter is passionate about preserving the landscapes he loves, and works to instill the importance of place in outdoor pursuits. Peter graduated from Prescott College in 2011 with a BA in Adventure Education. He is a certified Single Pitch Instructor, Apprentice Rock Guide and Wilderness First Responder. Outside his professional roles, Peter spends much of his time volunteering with organizations committed to stewardship and building and preserving equitable access to the outdoors. When not on the rock, you can find him canyoneering or whitewater kayaking throughout the southwest.
Discipline: Climbing
Specialty: Rock
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Peter Thomas's Expert Gear Recommendations
Shoes
- TC Pro by La Sportiva — This is my favorite all day shoe. Great for a variety of climbing styles, they're comfortable and long lasting, and I don't dread wearing them on longer climbs.
- TX Guide Leather by La Sportiva — The approach shoes fit a little tight/narrow, but climb almost as well as a rock shoe. I love wearing these on long mellow climbs, or more technical approaches where secure footing matters.
- CRUX® MEN'S (UPDATED) by Scarpa — For a slightly wider foot, the Scarpa are a great option.
- TX2 EVO Leather by La Sportiva — Less rigid and lighter, this is a great approach shoe to carry up climbs for the walk off. I don't find they climb quite as well as the TX Guide, but I find them more comfortable, and easier to wear over a long day.
General Climbing Gear
These are the essentials I use and love
- Vapor Helmet by Black Diamond
- Infinity Cord