I am a professional mountain guide based in Seattle, Washington. I started climbing when I was eleven years old and have been guiding since 2004. In a typical year, I guide and teach all forms of climbing across North America. This includes alpine climbing in the Cascade Mountains and Canadian Rockies, high altitude expeditions in Alaska, and single and multi-pitch rock climbing in Red Rock Canyon of Nevada, the Cascades, British Columbia, and the Sierra. When winter settles in I focus on ice and mixed climbing, backcountry skiing, and American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) avalanche courses, with occasional trips to the desert southwest for my rock climbing (and sun) fixes.
I am a Certified Rock Guide through the American Mountain Guide Association, and am pursuing a full international certification (rock, alpine, and skiing) through the International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations.
Education & Certifications
- AMGA Certified Rock Guide
- AMGA Aspirant Alpine Guide
- AMGA Ice Instructor Course
- AIARE Avalanche Level III
- AIARE Avalanche Level I Instructor
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- American Red Cross Instructor
- Wilderness First Responder
- B.S. Resource Recreation & Tourism
Experience
- Rock, Alpine and Ice Guide, American Alpine Institute
- Avalanche Instructor, American Alpine Institute
- Ice and Rock Guide, Northwest Mountain School
- Rock Guide, Acadia Mountain Guides
- Graduate Assistant, Outdoor Recreation, Washington State University
Professional Memberships
- American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
- American Avalanche Association Pro Member
- American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE)
- American Alpine Club
- Leave No Trace
- The Access Fund
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