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Mt. Wilson via Inti Watana and Resolution Arete
A long day on Mt. Wilson: a climb to remember. Here’s a reflection on the beauty, the challenges, and hard-won lessons learned on the route, followed by some key route beta you need to tackle Inti Watana and Resolution Arete. Photos included!
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Photo Reflections of a Summer Guiding Mt. Baker
While I’m currently enjoying sunny, warm Las Vegas, climbing in Red Rocks and working for The Mountain Guides, I recently found myself revisiting my photos from this summer, guiding my first season on Mt. Baker. This post is a gallery of photos, in no particular order, highlighting life on the mountain: beautiful views, lots of…
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2025 Ouray Ice Season: Personal Climbing and Guide Training
Here’s a recap as my ice season in Ouray, Colorado comes to an end. Some highlights were working clinics for the All In Ice Festival and the Ouray Ice Festival, completing my AMGA Ice Instructor Course, increasing my physical and mental strength on ice to feel like a solid WI4 leader, and getting into mixed…
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2024 Recap: My First Year as a Mountain Guide
2024 was a year of significant change and new beginnings. I fully embraced nomadic life, left the tech world behind, and dedicated myself to climbing and guiding. Among the highlights were a summer spent working with AAI, the exciting transition to van life with my partner, and completing important guide training courses to prepare for…
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Ice Climbing in Canmore, Alberta
In December, Ken and I met our friend David in Canmore, Alberta for ice climbing. Canmore is a world class ice climbing destination. We felt both excited and intimidated to be in the area for the first time. We were so grateful to David for taking the charge on route planning and leading as we…
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