Emma Lyddan
Originally from California, Emma has been guiding around the world since 2016. Her passion for the outdoors blossomed on backpacking trips throughout Yosemite when she was a child. She pursued her love of the outdoors at the University of Alaska where she graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies, Geography and Outdoor Studies. Emma spent those years climbing, skiing and exploring the wilderness of Alaska. Since graduating, Emma has guided throughout Alaska, Washington and numerous international destinations such as Chile, Peru and Norway. In the winter, Emma works in Antarctica at Union Glacier in the Ellsworth Mountains.
Climbing Resumé
- Numerous summits of Mt. Rainier (14,410’ | 4,329m)
- 5 Denali expeditions (20,310ft, 6,190m)
- Mt. Foraker (17,410’, 5,304m)
- Pico de Orizaba (18,491' | 5,636m)
- Vallunaraju, Peru (18,654ft | 5,685m)
- Yanapaccha, Peru (17,913ft | 5,459m)
- Ranrapalca, Peru (20,216ft | 6,161m)
- Ishinca, Peru (18,143ft | 5,530m)
- Tocllaraju, Peru (19,796ft | 6,030m)
- Urus Este, Peru (17,781ft | 5,420m)
- Torre Norte, Chile (7,414ft | 2,259m)
- Presten (1300ft | 396m)
- Rock/ ice climbs and ski descents throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Canada, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Norway
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Avalanche Level II
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Paddle Canada Big Canoe Skills Intermediate Leader
