Matt is a consummate professional. Everything one should except from a guide. His trips start out with a sit down and honest conversation about goals & expectations for the day. From there he crafts a custom plan fitted to where you are in your climbing progression. Matt has been my instructor of choice when I seek to expand my skills and the first person I turned to when our Boy Scouts were interested in learning about climbing. Climbing anywhere in New England? Contact Matt first.

I took an AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor course from Matt at Ragged Mountain Guides in 2018. Great course! Great instruction and an all aorund amazing experience! I walked away with a great bit of knowledge and recommend him for any guiding needs. True professional!

Last year my son were disappointed when a rock climbing class did not transpire as planned. Matt texted and called me while halfway up Grand Teton to schedule a rock climbing class for my 13 yr old son and I on Ragged Mt in Southington CT, a cliff I grew up with at his age, never knowing I would climb sections 40 years later. Matt is the perfect instructor. Beyond his certs and experience, he is patient and explains everything so we were comfortable while maintaining safety as a priority. I would use him on any mountain in the future. He was awesome!!!!

Enjoyed a couple of hours climbing to the top of this lovely mountain to take in the beautiful view. It was thick deep snow and quite a trek and pretty slippery in places but worth the effort. Good way to clear the lungs and get some exercise. I look forward to visiting the area in the future and enjoying the climb in warmer sunnier weather. It will be worth it.