Joel’s passion for climbing has led him on many exploits to the rock and ice venues of the Western U.S.  Alpine regions especially inspire and influence him. During the spring of 2005 Joel and partner spent 20 days attempting and repeating routes in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska.  The experiences and lessons learned on this trip were invaluable. In the international realm, Joel has climbed in the Italian Dolomites and Canada, as well as traveled to Mexico, Dominican Republic, Switzerland, and Austria. He began working for RMI in 2005.  He was promoted to senior guide after two seasons on Rainier and is looking forward to guiding on Denali this spring.  Joel attended the University of Montana, Missoula where he received a B.A. in Biology with an emphasis on Ecology (2004) as well as an education in climbing to be had in the state that literally means “mountainous.”

Climbing Resume
Mount Rainier (14,410') including Liberty Ridge
East Buttress of Mount Whitney, California (14,497')
The Loft, Long's Peak, Colorado (14,255')
Multiple routes in Grand Tetons, Wyoming
North Face of Granite Peak, Montana (12,799')
Various rock climbs in Red Rocks, Joshua Tree and Moab
Various alpine rock climbs in Cirque of the Towers, Wyoming, and Bugaboos, British Columbia
Selected ice climbs in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado and Canada

Certifications
National Safety Council First Aid Level III
Leave No Trace Trainer