Dustin Wittmier
Dustin grew up in the Cascade foothills, just north of Mount Rainier in Issaquah, Washington. As a child he was always attracted to the outdoors. However, it was in 2012 that his passion for climbing mountains was truly awakened. During the summer of 2015 he left his desk job in order to spend more time skiing and climbing. Since making that change, Dustin has lived in various cities throughout the Western United States, pursuing a life as a full-time climber. Working at RMI has allowed him to travel the world guiding high mountains and also provides the flexibility to spend the shoulder seasons honing his rock climbing skills. He is honored to be continually invited back to RMI and is now guiding his seventh summer season on Rainier and in the North Cascades.
Climbing Resumé
- Mount Rainier: 70+ summits including multiple ski descents
- Denali: 3 expeditions via the West Buttress
- Mexico: 4 summits of Ixtaccihuatl and Pico de Orizaba
- Ecuador: 8 expeditions including summits of Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Cayambe, Antisana, Illiniza Norte and Tungurahua
- 100 highest peaks in Colorado during summer 2016
- Summits of all 19 Cascade Volcanoes
- Enjoys rock climbing
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Avalanche Pro 1
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- AMGA Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Advanced Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Ice Instructor Course
- Leave No Trace Trainer
