Wes Bunch

Guide


Wes has a deep affinity for high and wild places, and his experiences and skills are varied and global in scope. A professional mountain guide since 1993, Wes began at AMS in 2013. He’s skied and climbed all over the world, but says Alaska is his favorite—especially Denali. He brings a lifetime of experience and a broad mountain sense to the expeditions and courses he leads, sharing it all with a joyful and clear communication style. When Wes isn’t skiing or climbing in faraway places, you can usually find him in Jackson, Wyoming, riding his bike on a remote dirt path or sitting in front of a coffee shop with human and canine friends.

  • BA from University of South Carolina
  • Recipient of Denali National Park Pro Pin award for mountain rescue
  • Rock climbs throughout the US, Canada, France, and Chile
  • Ski traverses of the mountain ranges surrounding the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
  • International big mountain expeditions to 30 summits, including Pakistan, China, Argentina, and Chile
  • Over 16 ascents of Denali
  • Certified Wilderness First Responder since 1992, Leave No Trace Trainer