Who We Are: Professional Climbing Guides in Midcoast Maine
Equinox Guiding Service is an AMGA-accredited guide service based in Camden, Maine. Our team guides and teaches rock climbing, while advanced ice-climbing instruction is led by owner Noah Kleiner, an AMGA Certified Ice Instructor. Staff assignments are matched to each program and guide qualification.
Growing up on the coast of Maine meant easy access to stunning climbing spots. We started Equinox Guiding Service with a clear goal: to help more people enjoy the outdoors through climbing, our greatest passion. Camden and Acadia are not just climbing areas; they hold special meaning for us, and we love sharing their beauty with everyone.
Our commitment is to provide amazing guided climbing experiences in Maine. Our guides are skilled and dedicated to making your adventure fun, and rewarding. We believe rock climbing can change lives, and we are eager to help you explore this incredible sport.
We do this because we love climbing, and we’re sure that once you try it, you’ll love it too.
See you on the rock!
NOAH KLEINER
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Noah Kleiner is a climbing guide, educator, and founder of Equinox Guiding Service, the only AMGA-accredited guide service in Camden, Maine. With more than 20 years of experience in the climbing industry, Noah specializes in rock, ice, and alpine climbing and is one of the few AMGA-certified Multi-Pitch Instructors in Maine. He is also the only AMGA Certified Ice Instructor based in Maine.
Noah is a Certified Maine Guide and holds New York State Tier 1 certifications in both Rock Climbing and Ice Climbing Guiding. He is also a Wilderness First Responder, meeting the medical and safety standards required by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).
Beyond guiding clients, Noah is deeply committed to developing the next generation of climbing professionals. He teaches and administers AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) and Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) programs, helping aspiring climbing guides build the technical skills, judgment, and professionalism required in the field.
His commitment to safety and rescue preparedness includes advanced technical training with Rigging for Rescue, an internationally respected leader in technical rescue and rope rigging education.
Noah is also a founding member of the Coastal Mountain Search and Rescue Team, reflecting his dedication to safety, preparedness, and service within the outdoor community.
As a business owner, he leads Equinox Guiding Service with a focus on high standards, integrity, and clear communication, creating meaningful climbing experiences for clients while supporting the growth of Maine’s climbing community.
Noah lives in Hope, Maine, with his wife Jen and their daughter Lyra. His work and lifestyle are grounded in a deep connection to the Maine landscape and a belief that climbing can foster confidence, resilience, and lasting relationships with the natural world.
Certifications & Training:
AMGA Ice Instructor • AMGA Multi-Pitch Instructor • Certified Maine Guide • NY State Tier 1 Rock & Ice Guide • Wilderness First Responder • AIARE I • Rigging for Rescue Training
Evan Constantine
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Evan Constantine began his journey with Equinox Guiding Service as a dedicated intern and quickly stood out for his strong work ethic and passion for climbing. Since then, he has taken on an increasingly active role with the team and recently passed his AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Exam, becoming a certified guide.
A graduate of the Outdoor Leadership Program at the Mid-Coast School of Technology, Evan earned his Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification and gained valuable field experience. He’s heading to Vermont State University this fall to pursue a degree in Adventure Education, deepening his commitment to a career in the outdoors.
Evan brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to every trip. He’s thrilled to be guiding again this summer and looks forward to helping clients experience the joy of climbing in Maine’s beautiful terrain.
Certifications & Training:
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor • Wilderness First Aid
Alden Howard
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Alden Howard began his climbing journey at 16 through the Outdoor Leadership Program at Mid-Coast School of Technology. Since then, he has dedicated his time to honing his skills both on indoor walls and outdoor crags throughout Maine. Alden is a certified AMGA Single Pitch Instructor and holds certifications in Advanced Wilderness First Aid and as a Leave No Trace Instructor.
Through hands-on training and mentorship, Alden has developed a deep passion for guiding and teaching others. He brings patience, technical expertise, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping clients discover the joys of rock climbing. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, Alden is excited to share the beauty of Maine’s Midcoast climbing with you.
Certifications & Training:
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor • Wilderness First Aid
Tim Hare
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Tim has been an experiential educator and climbing guide for 25 years, working throughout the US west, Alaska, the Central Andes, and Patagonia. He has had the opportunity to guide in landscapes as diverse as the Harding Icefield in Alaska, the granite blocks of Joshua Tree, volcanoes in Patagonia, and the sandstone and granite cliffs of Colorado. Tim spent many years working with Outward Bound, teaching the fundamentals of rock and ice climbing, as well as glacier mountaineering on courses ranging from one to four weeks. As a climber and alpinist, he has had the chance to climb iconic routes such as the Franco-Argentine on Fitz Roy, West Face of Huayna Potosi, The Salathe on El Capitan, numerous journeys up The Diamond on Longs Peak, and many others. Above all else, he is a lover of wild places and approaches climbing as a pathway to connect to the natural world and with our wild spirit. He is eager to share this with others.
Tim spent many years as a Risk Management professional, overseeing program safety and quality for Where There Be Dragons. He was a frequent presenter at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference during his tenure there. In addition, he and his wife run Wonder, a nature connection program in Colorado and he is the Operations Director at The Ecology Learning Center in Unity.
As a new arrival to midcoast, Tim is excited to be a part of the Equinox team, and to deepen his knowledge of this area. He and his family can be found working and learning at The Ecology Learning Center, chasing alpine terrain on Katahdin or the White Mountains, exploring the myriad preserves, climbing in the Camden Hills, or supporting local farms.
Certifications & Training:
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor • Wilderness First Responder
Interns
Looking for a way to share your love of outdoor adventure? In this position you will have the opportunity to ignite a lifelong appreciation of the outdoors through Rock Climbing! As a part of our Rock Climbing Team you will be working with a diverse group of guests providing education and leadership on outdoor rock climbing.
Caleb Carr
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Caleb started rock climbing through the Outdoor Leadership Program his junior year of high school. Since then, he has continued to develop his climbing abilities both indoors and outdoors, building technical skills, confidence, problem-solving abilities, and a deep appreciation for adventure and personal growth.
Caleb recently graduated from the Outdoor Leadership Program at Midcoast School of Technology, where he developed skills in leadership, risk management, environmental ethics, and outdoor instruction. And gained certifications in Advanced Wilderness First Aid and is a Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor.
Caleb will be attending Vermont State University this fall to pursue a degree in Outdoor Education.
Certifications & Training:
Wilderness First Aid • Leave no trace Level 1