Meet Manuel

Meet Manuel Goulart, born and raised on the island of Pico — one of the nine islands of the Azores. Manuel's first date with Mount Pico was at the age of 11. Locals have always known him for being "outdoor," naming him The Adventurer Boy. That boy has been climbing the mountain ever since.

His grandfather and father climbed the majestic mountain long before him — guiding runs in the family. Today Manuel lives the dream of doing what he truly loves.

"One of the best things about being a Mountain Guide is being able to meet fantastic people from all over the world. The Mountain is my office."

Our crew

Pico Me Up is a small family-run team based in Lajes do Pico. We've been guiding ascents of Mt. Pico — the highest peak in Portugal at 2,351m — since 2014. Mountain qualified, first-aid trained, and proudly local.