Kevin Carey

Pisgah Climbing School
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Pisgah Climbing School
Transylvania County, North Carolina

About me

Kevin grew up in Florida, but spent the last 20 years in North Carolina in Army Special Forces. He has extensive experience leading small groups in austere environments throughout Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia; and graduated from Norwich University summa cum laude. Kevin was introduced to climbing in 2010 at Pilot Mountain, NC, and has since climbed across the United States and the Middle East. In addition to guiding, Kevin is the president of the board of the Special Operations Climbers Coalition and a volunteer on the Transylvania County Rescue Squad.

Certifications

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Reviews

5.0 (4 reviews)

Trip: Private Instruction

With Kevin C. on March 28, 2026

Company: Pisgah Climbing School

By Mark J. on March 29, 2026

Trip: Ice & Alpine Climbing

With Kevin C. on January 18, 2026

Company: Pisgah Climbing School

Fun, fun and more fun.Great guiding, felt very safe at all times.

By Alon V. on January 26, 2026

Trip: Ice & Alpine Climbing

With Kevin C. on January 17, 2026

Company: Pisgah Climbing School

Great guiding and instruction. Fun and interesting conversation. Very safety oriented. Highly recommend

By Alon V. on January 18, 2026

Trip: Beginner & Family Climbing

With Kevin C. on December 29, 2025

Company: Pisgah Climbing School

Kevin went above and beyond to give my kids (9 and 11) and I a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating.

By Ben C. on January 06, 2026