Soul and Summit Logomark
About

We climb it first, then bring you there

Soul and Summit exists to get people on rock — guided by real experience, driven by a belief that climbing is for everyone, not just the elite.

What we believe

Climbing shouldn't be gatekept. The US climbing culture often treats hard climbing as the only real climbing — we think that's wrong. Whether you're touching rock for the first time or chasing a project you've been working for years, you deserve access to experienced guidance and great rock.

Access for everyone
No gatekeeping
Safety first
Firsthand experience
Adventure

What makes us different

We're not just climbing guides — we're your full trip team. We climb every destination firsthand, then handle everything: route selection, flights, lodging, transport, safety, and documentation. You show up and climb.

Every destination climbed firsthand before we bring clients
Full-service trip planning — flights, lodging, transport all handled
Adventure photography and video shot from the route itself
Yoga and mobility on multi-day trips via a certified instructor
Travel experience across every country in Europe, South Africa, China, and beyond

The team

Soul and Summit is a family-and-friends crew — two guides, two photographers, a yoga instructor, a writer, an environmentalist, and an eight-year-old who proves every day that climbing is for everyone. We bring different skills to the wall, but we share the same belief: climbing changes people, and everyone deserves access to it.

Ian Terry — 30+ years climbing, trad focus, AMGA SPI in progress
Andrew Beaulieu — sport and trad guide, AMGA SPI in progress
Leia Michelle Terry — photographer, writer, Yoga Alliance certified
Jade Brennan — photographer, environmentalist, BS in environmental science
Maya Terry — 8 years old, 2+ years climbing, proof that it's never too early

Where we've been

We've climbed across 10 US states and 4 European countries — and we document every trip. Route beta, photos, videos, and honest write-ups so you can see exactly what it's like to climb with us.

Where we're headed

We're currently on a 4-month climbing expedition across Europe — Ireland, Scotland, France, the Alps, and Italy. Every crag we climb is one more destination we can confidently bring clients to. International expeditions are opening soon.

European client trips opening as scouting wraps up
AMGA SPI certification in progress
Expanding the team and adding new guides
More trip reports, videos, and route documentation coming regularly