Nina Kendall

New River Mountain Guides
Fayetteville, West Virginia

About me

Howdy! My name is Nina, I love rock climbing (obviously), ice climbing, spicy food/hot peppers, spending time with my siblings (I have 8 of them, yikes!), yoga, running and drinking tea.. lots of tea. I started guiding, coaching and instructing full time in 2018, in Maryland/Virginia and loved it ever since. I am now mostly based out of New Hampshire, where I spend my days trad climbing in the warmer months and ice climbing in the winter. My most memorable climb to date was when I did “Moby Grape” on Cannon Cliff for the first time- look it up if you’ve never seen it! 

I’m so excited to be at the New River Gorge this season and to be a part of the NRMG team - let’s get out and climb!

Certifications

AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide


AMGA Single Pitch Instructor


Wilderness First Responder


Reviews

5.0 (11 reviews)

Trip: Half Day Climb

With Nina K. on June 28, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Nina was awesome! We had a great time.

By Alice W. on July 05, 2023

Trip: Half Day Climb

With Nina K., John W. on June 17, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

This was my first time climbing outdoor and it was amazing. Nina and John are very nice and kind person. They guided us with both patience and passion. Nina was fun that she kept interacting with us by letting us guess the state flower, state tree, state something ... of West Virginia. That was so interesting. I will definitely want to go climbing outdoor other times. They made me love this activity.

By Yi-ming K. on June 30, 2023

Trip: Half Day Climb

With Nina K. on May 31, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Nina was great

By Patrick B. on June 02, 2023

Trip: Half Day Climb

With Nina K. on May 27, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Nina was awesome, highly recommend her!!

By Teresa J. on May 29, 2023

Trip: Full Day Climb

With Nina K. on May 26, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Dan and Nina were amazing. Epic climbing day.

By Ben K. on May 26, 2023

Trip: Half Day Climb

With Nina K. on May 25, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

By Gina W. on May 26, 2023

Trip: Full Day Climb

With Nina K. on May 24, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Excellent experience. Nina understood what my goals were for climbing, provided the structure for me to practice and gain confidence, and then I accomplished my goal of leading my first trad climb. This has been a goal for several years, but I was spinning my wheels taking more classes, buying more gear, reading more books. Nina knew what I needed in order to have the confidence in myself to do it. And I did! Three routes! I am already planning on trad climbing with friends to keep at it. Thank you Nina!!

By Gina W. on May 26, 2023

Trip: Full Day Climb

With Nina K. on May 22, 2023

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Wonderful time on my first excursion with new river mountain guides! Nina had a great outline for me, a newbie to outdoor climbing. She provided excellent education for safety intertwined with about 10 climbs that helped me get ready for the tough climbs at the end of the day. I will definitely use this guide company again. In the future!

By Carl G. on May 23, 2023

Trip: Half Day Climb

With Nina K. on August 19, 2022

Company: New River Mountain Guides

I had a wonderful time climbing with Nina through NRMG! I went with the half-day option and we covered a lot of ground in the Junkyard. Nina was excellent! She was super knowledgeable, safe, positive, and patient. Prior to this trip, I had only climbed indoors and she picked a variety of awesome routes that made it a memorable day. I can't wait to visit the area again and definitely would climb again with Nina!

By David J. on September 12, 2022

Trip: Half Day Climb

With Nina K. on June 17, 2022

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Wendi and I had the absolute best day with Nina. I don't know how it could have been any better. We are already planning on coming back before the end of the year. We hope Nina will be available. Thanks again

By Warren W. on June 19, 2022

Trip: Full Day Climb

With Nina K. on May 14, 2022

Company: New River Mountain Guides

Thank you so much Nina and Jeff for sharing your vast experience with us! We are feeling much more confident in our skills and abilities. Thanks for making our first trip to The New so lovely!

By Sarah B. on May 17, 2022