Daniel May
Daniel May hails from the southern Appalachian mountains of North Carolina where he grew up whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and enjoying the splendors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Daniel studied Soils and Hydrology while attending Western Carolina University tucked away in the Appalachian mountains. Immediately after college, Daniel headed west to pursue his love of snow, bigger mountains, and climbing. Daniel fell into guiding because it awarded him the opportunity to share his love of climbing with others and help them cultivate their own experiences in the mountains. Currently, Daniel lives in Leavenworth Washington and in his free time in between work loves to get out to climb, mountain bike, trail run, ski, read books, and spend time with his nieces and nephews.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') |10+ ascents via the DC, Emmons, Ingraham Direct and the Kautz routes
- Mt. McKinley, Alaska (20,310') | 3 expeditions via the West Buttress and Cassin Ridge
- Mt. Hood, Oregon (11,249') | Multiple summits and ski descents
- Mt. Shuksan, Washington (9,131') | via Fisher Chimneys and Sulphide Glacier
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,786') | via Easton Glacier
- Mt. Shasta, California (14,180')
- Alpine rock and ice climbs throughout the Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Canada, South America and Alaska
- Rock climbing and Big Wall Aid Climbs throughout North and South America
- Backcountry skiing throughout the West and Northeast
Certifications
- AIARE Avalanche Level 2
- AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor
- Wilderness First Responder
