Patrick O'Gara
About me
Patrick is from the Detroit area of Michigan. He started climbing in 2019 when he went with some friends to a local gym and he’s been hooked since. Before long he was driving several hours each way to go climb outside, building some of his first top rope anchors at Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin. He’s now an AMGA certified Single Pitch Instructor who is stoked to share the joy of climbing as part of the NRMG team! Before becoming a guide, Patrick worked as a high school art teacher. When he’s not climbing, Patrick likes to shoot film photography, play in his long-running game of D&D, and roast coffee for his quarterly subscription service.Certifications
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Wilderness First Responder
Reviews
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on August 13, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
By Mason B. on August 20, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on August 12, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Patrick was wonderful. He explained everything to our 3 kids. They did 4 climbs.
By Rhonda R. on August 20, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on August 12, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Excellent trip, amazing climbing, truly world class area! Guide was very friendly, helpful and safety minded. Hope to be back again next year!!!
By Patrick M. on August 19, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on August 13, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
By Jason C. on August 18, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on August 07, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Patrick taught my 14 year old son how to climb. He was patient and informative. He explained everything to my son and it was a really great experience!
By Jill D. on August 15, 2024
Trip: Half Day - Demand Booking (No Sales Tax)
With Patrick O., Jennifer F., Matthew D. on August 02, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Great professionalism, awesome guides! We had a fantastic day!
By Amy B. on August 10, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on July 28, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Great trip. Patrick did a fantastic job with 3 teenagers, both supporting and challenging them.
By Trevor W. on August 04, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Matthew D., Patrick O., Jeffery H., Nina K. on August 01, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
The guides were fantastic! Special shoutouts to Jeff who kept us laughing the whole time and to Nina who climbed up with a camper who was struggling with a fear of heights. Y’all rock! Much love from North Carolina ♥️
By Tristan P. on August 03, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on July 27, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
By Will C. on July 29, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Patrick O. on July 27, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
We had a fantastic time with Patrick! He picked a perfect route for us -- right at the edge of our experience level so that it was a good challenge for us having done a little rock climbing previously in Colorado. We were excited to get a chance to climb in a park known for its climbing, and the scenery around the routes he chose certainly did not disappoint! He was patient and encouraging and knew where to tell us to place our feet and hands if we got "stuck" because he clearly knew the routes backwards and forwards! We even got to rappel down the side of a huge rock face with the beautiful bridge in the background. Patrick made it a great experience overall, and we were definitely better climbers when we left than when we got there!
By Julie A. on July 28, 2024
Trip: Half Day - Demand Booking
With Patrick O. on July 24, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Legit climbing, and the best views we had of the gorge / bridge. Guide (Patrick) managed to perfectly balance pushing / teaching an 11 and 9 year old!
By Luke F. on July 26, 2024