Mount Hood - South Side Route
Paul Wellner started climbing at the age of 12. He brings more than 35 years of wilderness experience in mountain climbing, ski mountaineering, ice climbing, backpacking, kayaking, white water rafting, hunting and mountain biking to this endeavor. He loves the outdoors and wants to support others in following that same passion. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and continues to live there with his wife Kristi and teenage children Jessica and Jonathan. He loves to spend time with his family and enjoys being together outdoors. Paul developed his climbing skills by spending many hours researching the art of climbing as well as spending countless time in the wilderness. He further advanced his skills by spending time in the mountains with guide services such as RMI and Colorado Mountain Guides now known as Total Climbing. Having spent time in the mountains of Colorado as well, ice climbing in Ouray and rock climbing in Eldo canyon, he says being a climber gets in your blood and becomes part of who you are.