“Quino” Was a Beloved Guide Who Climbed 5.12, WI6, and M8 Just Shy of 60

Every January, we share a tribute to members of our community who we lost last year. Some were legends, others were pillars of their community, all were climbers. Read the full tribute to Climbers We Lost in 2025 here.

Higinio “Quino” Gonzalez, 59, February 8

Higinio “Quino” Gonzalez was a long-time skiing and rock climbing guide in the Wasatch Range of Utah. An alpinist who had guided Denali over 11 times, he is remembered as a beloved legend of the Wasatch and the guiding community alike.