Angie Limbach
I started climbing at age fourteen in an effort to stray away from “traditional ball sports.” Let’s just say if you throw something at me, it better not be breakable!
As any good little sister would do, I followed in my older sister’s footsteps and joined our high school climbing club. Despite how difficult it felt, as soon as I scaled my first route, I was hooked. Since then, climbing has become a lifelong commitment and one of my strongest passions.
I have always valued the collaboration of exerting both physical and mental strengths to overcome any challenge life throws my way. I love that climbing always offers something new to take on- a taller climb, a harder route, a more remote location.
In a continued effort to grow as a climber, I joined the Hoofer Mountaineering Club when I started college in 2008 at UW-Madison. Nearly every weekend for years was filled with climbing at either Devil’s Lake State Park (where I also picked up seasonal summer shifts with the Wisconsin DNR) or in Kentucky’s infamous Red River Gorge. Anytime I had a break from class, I filled my calendar with climbing trips: trad climbing in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, alpine multi-pitch in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, ice climbing on Lake Superior, and mountaineering adventures to Grand Teton National Park.
I gained tremendous tenure and sharpened my climbing skills during my time with Hoofers. It was also where I learned how beneficial and important the climbing community is, and many of my best friends and mentors were made through being tied in together on a rope. Because so many people have genuinely invested in my growth as a climber, it’s time for me to return the favor. Climbing has changed my life for the better and I want to do whatever I can to help it brighten yours. Whether it’s your first time strapping on a harness or you’re a veteran climber looking to learn something new, I want to help make it happen. Until we meet, I’ll leave you with a favorite quote from John Muir: “The mountains are calling, and I must go.”
client feedback
“We love working with Angie and her team. Angie is so knowledgeable, presents the material in a meaningful, understandable way, and goes the extra mile to be certain the tasks are mastered. Looking forward to advancing to the next level with Angie next year!”
“I felt like I left the course so much more knowledgeable than when I came in. Angie was such good instructor, I felt so safe and capable learning under her. She knew so much about anchor setting, I learned so much from her. She had no issue answering questions and made sure I learned what was being taught. 10000% would take the course with her again.”
“Best part hands down was our guide Angie, not only was she super knowledgeable and helpful, but took time to get to know our experience level, answer all our questions, and educate us on how and why she would do certain things like setting up an anchor. Angie not only made my wife and I super comfortable, but shared meaningful experience and totally exceeded our expectations! She’s a rockstar and we hope she knows it!”
