Tracy Martin is an AMGA certified Rock Guide, an artist, an entrepreneur, and if you want to get married in Vegas she can marry you in Red Rock Canyon. She has quite a slash career.
I first met Tracy when I was shadowing an AMGA's Women's SPI course in Joshua Tree taught by her and Elaina Arenz. We three all live in Las Vegas so we car pooled in Tracy's car. Tracy knew all the secret pee spots along the drive and magically pulled out pillows and blankets from nowhere in her small car when I was dozing off. It was cold in Joshua Tree and sure enough Tracy offered me a constant stream of hand warmers also stashed somewhere in her car. I know when working with Tracy, she is always prepared and I will be taken care of.
I liked Tracy right away. I adore her personality. She is kind, speaks her mind, defends her clients from crag bullies artfully, and was bold enough to be my very first guest. Thank you Tracy.
Now, let's dive into Tracy's life and her amazing career.
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Tracy's Links:
Art Design Website: http://tracypmartin.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 - 00:11:36 - Intro, Tracy's most recent art project, an overview of Tracy's guiding career in New River Gorge and Red Rock Canyon
00:11:36 - 00:24:05 - Going through AMGA courses and exams
00:24:05 - 00:37:50 - From cocktail waitressing to learning how to rock climb
00:37:50 - 00:46:38 - Juggling different jobs to make ends meet
00:46:38 - 01:01:08 - After graphic design work decreased because of the world was going digital, Tracy considered guiding again
01:01:08 - 01:19:50 - Full time guide in Red Rock Canyon NV. Rewards and challenges from guiding. comparison between different types of work, namely guiding versus instructing
01:19:50 - 01:32:10 - mentors and role models
01:32:10 - end - Back to Tracy's artwork, outlook, and final thoughts