Tyler started guiding with RMI in 2003 and has made guiding and climbing a full time pursuit. He attended school at MSU Bozeman collage of nursing and attended a year of guide school in Kamloops, British Columbia. Tyler started skiing at 18 months and climbing when he was 13. His climbing on Mount Rainier has seen him on 8 different routes with over 61 summits. He has guided many winter and summer seminars as well as Denali. His first Denali trip was at age 17 and has since been on 8 other Alaska expeditions having soloed the West Buttress Denali, linked Denali’s Cassin Ridge with the Muldrow Traverse, as well as ski and climbing on other area peaks. Tyler has spent significant time in the Canadian Rockies climbing hard ice and alpine routes as well as skiing, calling Canada home for the winter season. He has rock climbed multi-pitch and big wall rock routes throughout North America. Tyler spends 12 months a year pursuing inspiration in the mountains. His humor, technical skills, safety awareness, and attitude will lead you to a safe and memorable trip. Tyler guided his fourth expedition to Denali’s summit this May. Her is in pursuit of his full Mountain Guide Certification through the AMGA.

Climbing Resume
61 summits of Mount Rainier by 8 routes (4 solo)
9 expeditions of Mount McKinley, including Cassin Ridge, Traverse, and Solo
2 summits of Grand Teton
2 summits of Mt. Shasta by 2 routes
1 summit of Mt. Robson
1 Mt. Hood
1 Mt. Baker
1 Mt. Alberta
1 Mt. Edith Cavil
Numerous other rock, ice, alpine routes, and ski descents

Certifications
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder
AIARE Avalanche Level III
Master Leave No Trace Instructor (NOLS) National Outdoor Leadership School
Canadian Avalanche Association Ops Level 1
National Outdoor Leadership School, Rock Climbing/ Backpacking Instructor
Rope Rescue Team Leader and Team Member (Justice Institute of British Columbia)
Search and Rescue Manager (Justice Institute of British Columbia