Alpine and Ice Climbing
Alpine climbing can encompass all aspects of mountaineering from glacier travel to alpine rock climbing where arrival is only half the game. Summits are optional; arriving home is not. This phase of mountain travel is at the heart of why we love to be in the hills and move in the sublime and unknown world of the alpine. In short, there really is nothing like it. I have been fortunate to have had a great many mentors and have spent a considerable amount of time learning the skills required for safe mountain travel. While there are no guarentees for success, there are ways to increase the likelihood of safe summits and return to home.
Beginning in the 1970's, I have climbed in many ranges around the globe. Some of the most impressive locales have been close to home in the Tetons, the Bugaboos of British Columbia, the Alaska Range including the Mooses Tooth and Denali and most recently the French Alps of Europe. The list is too great to name. What I can do is provide a safe and efficient climbing trip to many regions of the world. In the Summer months, I guide primarily in the Tetons of Wyoming with EXUM mountain Guides including the iconic Grand Teton and other peaks in the range as well as long classic multi day trips such as the Cathedral Traverse which covers loads of terrain over 2 days including Teewinot, Mt Owen and the North Ridge of the Grand Teton. Beyond the Cathedral lies the remainder of the major peaks of the Tetons that is referred to as the Grand Traverse which continues from the Grand all the way to Nez Perce and then down to the valley over a three day period.
In addition to the bigger objectives, I also guide technical ice climbing in Ouray, Colorado and Cody, Wyoming through San Juan Mountain Guides. These venues are ideal for training and teaching the skills required for some of the bigger peaks in the world or to simply enjoy the act of ice climbing in a safe manner.
