Extensive rock and alpine climbing throughout the world including Grade V first ascents and on-sights up to V 5.12b. Successfully guided climbs and mountains such as the West Buttress of Denali, Mt. Rainier, East Buttress of El Capitan, Direct South Buttress of Mt. Moran, Complete Exum Ridge, North Ridge of the Grand Teton, the Vampire, North Face of Granite Peak, and East Buttress of Mt. Whitney. Guided ice climbs to WI 6. Winter ascents of the North Face of Les Droites (ED2), and the Direct Supercouloir (ED2) of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. Numerous Teton ascents including the Grand Traverse in fourteen hours and the Complete South Buttress of Mt Moran in 16. Former Force Recon Marine and Mountain Warfare specialist. Alpine and Backcountry ski instructor. Steep ski descents in the Alps and Tetons including the Grand Teton in a day.