Tad McCrea

Tad McCrea is an experienced mountain guide, passionate climber, and creative soul with a deep love for the alpine. With over a decade of guiding experience in some of the world’s most iconic ranges—including the Alaska Range, the Andes, the Cascades, and the Sierra Nevada—Tad brings both technical expertise and an infectious enthusiasm to every expedition.

A dedicated Denali guide since 2012, Tad has built his career around high-altitude adventure. Tad’s journey into the mountains began early—backpacking and scrambling in California’s Sierra Nevada and climbing Mount Rainier at just 15 years old. He later earned a degree in Geography from the University of Washington, further grounding his connection to the natural world.

Driven by a deep passion for the alpine and a calm, confident leadership style, Tad helps climbers of all levels find challenge, growth, and joy in the high places of the world.

Beyond guiding, Tad is a freelance photographer, skier, and musician who enjoys capturing the raw beauty of the mountains and sharing it with others. When not on the move, he can be found boating, fly fishing, or enjoying good company and good music with friends.