Teddy Dondanville
Rock Climbing Guide and Writer
Teddy Dondanville is a rock climbing guide and freelance writer originally from California, now based in Albany, NY. He works as an Assistant Rock Guide with the American Mountain Guides Association and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. A returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Peru, Theodore combines his passions for the outdoors, writing, and the Spanish language in both guiding and storytelling.
Places Teddy recommends
From Teddy’s own stories, with the addresses as published.
Stories by Teddy
My Top 10 Hiking Apps Best to Plan, Navigate & Explore
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