Avery Parrinello
Avery grew up in Millbrook, New York. In college Avery received a Bachelor's Degree in Expeditionary Studies at Plattsburgh State. While in school Avery studied the various skill sets involved with rock and ice climbing, ski mountaineering, as well as sea and whitewater kayaking. In his free time Avery is constantly looking for new, unique areas to pursue climbing and backcountry skiing. Currently, Avery guides year-round for RMI. He guides in Alaska and in the Cascades throughout the summer, then runs Aconcagua programs and climbs in Patagonia in the winter.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 6 years of full time guiding, multiple summits via various routes
- Denali, Alaska (20,310") | 4 expeditions
- Aconcagua, Argentina (22,837') | 5 expeditions
- Rock climbing throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, California and British Columbia
- Climbs international throughout Chile, Argentina and Europe
- Backcountry skiing in the Wasatch, Colorado Rockies, Cascades and Atlas Mountains of Morocco
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- Outdoor Emergency Care
- American Avalanche Association Avalanche Level II
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
- AMGA Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor
