Shaun grew up in Tacoma, Washington.  At the age of 15 he joined Pierce County Search and Rescue where he became a leader in the wilderness setting. At 18 he was hired as a wilderness ranger with Mount Rainier National Park and then joined RMI as a guide in 2003.  As well as successfully reaching the summit of Mount Rainier over 30 times, he has also completed the Wonderland Trail (93-mile loop around Mount Rainier) eight times.

Climbing Resume
92 summits of Mount Rainier with 7 winter ascents
3 expeditions on Mount McKinley, 2 summits
10 big walls in Yosemite, el Capitan, Leaning Tower, Washington Column
1 solo ascent of Washington Column
15 walls in Washington, North Cascades, and Index (12 solo)
 

Certifications
Outdoor Emergency Care
U.S. Avalanche Level II
Leave No Trace Trainer
ISA Certified Arborist