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Ice Climbing Checklist
Now that it’s properly winter, it’s ice climbing season! Here’s a list of gear to pack every time you go out, to ensure your safety and comfort in the outdoors. This is a living document that I’ll keep updating with product recommendations, photos, and tips, so reach out if you…
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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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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…
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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…
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