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Reflections on Guiding under Icefall

How do we truly inform mountaineering students of the hazards of the mountain they’re trusting us to guide them through? As guides, we dedicate ourselves to leading people safely through challenging environments. We provide detailed briefings, review objective hazards, and meticulously plan routes. Yet, how do we truly convey the…
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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…
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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…
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Donut-Powered Multi-Pitching

A progression of multi-pitch climbing in Red Rocks NCA outside Las Vegas, Nevada this month. Powered by Randy’s Donuts. I had the pleasure of teaching a return student in Red Rocks this month. She joined AAI (American Alpine Institute) for a week-long Women’s Alpinism 1 program in July. She reached…
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Climbing in Eldorado, Colorado

Yellow Spur, 5.9+ 5 pitches, in Eldorado Canyon outside of Boulder, CO Leading the crux dihedral pitch on Outer Space (5.10b/c). Possibly my favorite pitch in the park.
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