Meet Tom Hargis

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 Tom Hargis

Languages: Spanish and Russian

Extensive climbs in Canada and U.S., including five routes on El Capitan and many ascents in the southwest. Expeditions and guiding in Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, and Mount Rainier. Expeditions to Uzbekistan, Aksu and Asan-Usan valleys in Kyrgyzstan. First ascent of northwest ridge of Gasherbrum IV in Pakistan. Only American to summit Gasherbrum IV. Expeditions to Everest and Gasherbrum II. Guided Pik Communism, Pik Lenin, Pik Korzhenevskaya, and Khan Tengri (Kyrgystan). One-day ascents Aconcagua and Pik Korzhenevskaya. Five seasons guiding and teaching up to Grade VI ice and mixed climbing in New Hampshire

Recipient of AMGA Lifetime Achievement in Guiding Award in 2004. AMGA instructor and examiner in Rock and Alpine disciplines.

Internationally Certified
AMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide

AMGA

UIAGM


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