Tim Hardin
Tim grew up near the foothills of Mt. Rainier and learned to climb in the Cascades. He now lives in Gunnison, Colorado, where he is pursuing an environmental biology degree at Western State College. When not studying, Tim enjoys backcountry skiing near Crested Butte, rock climbing throughout Colorado and Utah, and ice climbing in Southwest Colorado. Tim is also very involved with the Western State Mountain Rescue Team out of Gunnison and participates in rescues around the county. He has worked on Mt. Rainier with RMI since 2008 and loves teaching mountaineering skills to new climbers.
Climbing Resume
- 20+ summits of Mt. Rainier via 3 different routes
- Mt. Baker
- Mt. Adams
- Colorado Fourteeners (8 peaks, various technical routes)
- Traditional and Alpine rock climbs throught Colorado, Utah and Washington
- Ice climbs in Colorado and Idaho
- Multi-pitch climbs in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
- Backcountry skiing in Colorado and Idaho
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Avalanche Level II
- Leave No Trace Trainer
- SAR Mission Coordinator