Marcus Bailado

Marcus grew up in Castle Rock, Colorado, chasing snow and singletrack long before he ever thought about teaching it. He earned a degree in education and taught high school math, spending summers guiding rock climbing and winters teaching skiing. No matter the setting, he loves helping people discover they’re more capable than they think. Like mathematics, Marcus loves snow science, and he finds breaking down the nuances to make complex problems manageable genuinely delightful.

In 2020, he made his classroom the mountains and started guiding full time in the San Juans. Since then, he’s completed his AMGA Alpine, Rock, and Ski Guide Courses, earned his Avalanche Pro 2 and EMT license, and guided everywhere from the Colorado backcountry to big Alaskan peaks and international peaks. Sharing alpine experiences is one of his greatest joys. A lifelong learner, Marcus loves exploring questions with his students and colleagues, and geeking out wherever he can along the way.