Who We Are

Our Mission

To translate our decades of expereince climbing and mountaineering expeditions around world into experiences that are authentic and accessible to everyone.

Our Team

Harry Kent

Founder, CEO

Harry has climbed all over the world as a professional adventure guide. He and partner Keith Lober were the first Americans to make a winter ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, one of the most challenging climbs in all of Europe at the time. His accomplishments include difficult routes in the Rockies, Andes, the Alps, and Himalayas.

Based in Estes Park, Harry is the founder and president of Kent Mountain Adventure Center (KMAC) which he created 31 years ago. KMAC provides outdoor year around adventure courses for youth and adults that include rock climbing, avalanche education, and multi day wilderness courses.

In 2015 Harry’s passion for offering unique bucket list experiences for guests was launched to a new level with the offering of “Cliff Camping” whereby guests sleep on porta ledges under direct supervision by KMAC adventure guides. In 2017 Harry designed and completed the construction of the first Via Ferrata in the Estes Park valley.

Harry continues to build new Via Ferratas around the country under his newest venture Via Ferrata Works.

Reed Rowley

Founding Partner, Director of Business Development

Reed has over a decade leading business development and marketing for global resort and hospitality brands including Grand Heritage Hotel Group where he oversaw development for resorts in the US, UK and Mexico. Reed led efforts to acquire an $39M award from the State of CO to build the world’s first horror film center at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park and launched a successful entertainment division with AEG Presents.

Prior to Grand Heritage, Reed served as the Deputy Director of Programs and Partnerships at Gov. Hickenlooper’s Office of Economic Development where he directed the statewide tourism, creative industry and outdoor recreation economic development strategy.

Reed also served as the director of the Colorado Recovery Act Office for Governor Bill Ritter, where he oversaw $900M in grants for businesses and public organizations.

DESIGN INNOVATION

Lodging at new Heights

Introducing adventure and luxury at new heights. Designed by Via Ferrata Works and Stephens Waring Design, The Alpine Jewel concept emphasizes a sense of floating in the clouds and a feeling of open-aired freedom drawn from the legacy of portaledges past.