Boulder Heart . Boundless Mind

Meet the Team

  • Matt King has spent more than two decades climbing — sport, trad, bouldering, and alpine — across the United States and around the world. That experience shapes everything he does as a coach, guide, and routesetter.

    As a guide, Matt holds AMGA certifications and a Wilderness First Responder credential through NOLS. He has guided for climbing companies and outdoor programs across the country, bringing professional judgment and real-world risk management to every trip.

    As a coach, Matt has worked with athletes ages 4–21 — from first-day beginners to nationally competitive USAC climbers on the Olympic track. His approach goes beyond strength and grades, focusing on movement literacy, strategy, attempt management, and the mental side of performance.

    As a routesetter, Matt served as Head Routesetter at ABC Kids Climbing, designing movement environments for beginners, intermediate athletes, and sanctioned competition. Mentored by some of the country's top setters, he has set USAC youth competitions and regional events with one consistent standard: climbs that inspire and teach at the same time.

    Three disciplines. One philosophy — build climbers who move better, think more clearly, and carry that confidence beyond the wall.

Climbing at Wild Iris, Wyoming
Dolomites in Italy
Monastery in Drake, Colorado The Quickening 5.13c

  • “At Rope Wranglers, we are guided towards bold experiences that awaken our curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
    We believe climbing isn’t just about summits—it’s about discovering who you are when you’re fully present, fully alive, and fully engaged with the environment.

  • “Climbing is a form of creative expression. We encourage every climber to find their style, voice, & purpose- whether through a wild top-out, a flatiron bushwhack, or a quiet moment on a ledge.”

  • “We believe in chasing the unknown- inside & out. Whether we’re hiking to a new crag or trying a new mindset, we treat climbing as a vehicle to explore ourselves & the world around us with intention & awe.”

  • “We coach for self-sufficiency, not dependency. Our goal is to help people build the confidence & skills to chase their dreams-whether they climb with us once or for a lifetime.”

  • “We value honest connection, real outcomes, & guiding from a place of personal alignment. We don’t fake it, oversell it, or scale it beyond our values.”

  • “In a world of noise, we climb to feel a moment. We value focus, embodiment, & connection with the natural world.”