Forrest Stavish

December 6, 2018 fmg-admin

Forrest started climbing in 2004 after being introduced to bouldering at Rumbling Bald, NC. Not long after that bouldering trip, he got his first taste of exposure on Table Rock in the Linville Gorge. Since then, Forrest has climbed extensively in North Carolina and Tennessee and has traveled to places like Red Rock and Joshua Tree as well as the alpine of the North Cascades.

Forrest successfully completed his AMGA Single Pitch Instructor exam in 2015 and is currently pursuing higher certification through the AMGA. Forrest has volunteered with his local fire department for the past six years, serving as Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief. He’s currently a member of the Appalachian Mountain Rescue Team as well as a Mountain Rescue Technician for NC Emergency Management. Other than rock climbing, Forrest also enjoys ice climbing and has recently picked up skiing as well.