Makar grew up in a small village called Chukhrai in the remote wilderness of Russia. To pass his time, he would wander the isolated forests surrounding his home and learn about the environment – this is how he discovered his love for the natural world. When he came to the United States for high school, he decided to join his school climbing team; he would compete in high school climbing competitions for four years. Once Makar graduated high school, he started climbing outdoors, and it took him to places all over the world with the most magnificent scenery: from the rugged High Sierra range to the fierce volcanoes of Russia, to the remote peaks of Canada, to unforgiving mountains of Colorado, and to the unclimbed cliffs of Mongolia. Makar wanted to share his experience with others and wanted to give people the skills necessary to be able to access all of the same beautiful landscapes that he adores so much. Makar got certified as an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor. As a climbing guide, he was able to express his love for nature and his passion for climbing while also sharing it with other people.