Billy moved from the Chicago area to Washington in 1999 to attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma and has been in love with the Northwest ever since. Before joining RMI in 2005 he spent the previous several years completing his BS in chemistry, working as a fisherman in Alaska, and as a chemist in Seattle. Billy loves living outside and enjoys surfing, riding, climbing, and music in his spare time.
Climbing Resume 60+ summits of Mount Rainier via 6 routes including winter ascents
3 Expeditions to Denali
1 Expedition to Aconcagua
2 summits of Mount Baker via 2 routes
1 summit of Glacier Peak
3 summits of Mount Adams
Mt. Stuart, Buckner (via north face,) Sahale, Maude (via north face), Shuksan (winter ascent), Eldorado, Silver Star, Black Peak, Liberty Bell, Lexington, and Concord towers, North Early Winters Spire, etc.
Numerous rock climbs in the western United States
Certifications Wilderness First Responder
Outdoor Emergency Care
U.S.
Avalanche Level II
Leave No Trace Trainer
Billy moved from the Chicago area to Washington in 1999 to attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma and has been in love with the Northwest ever since. Before joining RMI in 2005 he spent the previous several years completing his BS in chemistry, working as a fisherman in Alaska, and as a chemist in Seattle. Billy loves living outside and enjoys surfing, riding, climbing, and music in his spare time.