Mazamas Leader Profile

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Climbing Since: 1995

Mazamas Leader Since: 2004

Preferred Pace
(1-slow, 5-fast): 3-4

I Like Climbing On: Everything

Mazamas Service: Ski Mountaineering briefly in the late 90's, assisting and lecturing for ICS and Adv Snow and Ice.

Major Climbing Achievements: Making telemark turns at 18,000' on Mt Logan, taking my late father up Mt Hood for his 57th birthday, and rewarding climbs throughout the Cascades.

Climbing and Leadership Philosophy: Safety is paramount, learned the hard way. For climbing, I like to have fun, know when to turn around, soak in views on the summit and maybe dance, and make smart decisions so everyone returns safely. So I love to organize interesting, challenging outings because most of the trip is the climb. I like to lead from the middle.

Favorite Summit Treat: Roasted veggie pizza, dark chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, an outstanding view.

Personal Information: Other hobbies include long-distance trail running, cycling, telemark, flatwater kayaking. I really like traverses and skiing alpine ridges by the full moon. I love to share beautiful places with others. A glaciologist in my second career, active in mountain rescue. Always planning the next adventure...