Eric Frank
Growing up in Ohio, Eric was a flatlander for the first half of his life. Family trips "Out West" served as an opportunity to experience the mountains. After graduating from Miami University, Eric moved west of the Rockies. In subsequent years, despite having a finance degree, Eric has guided year round and explored most of the notable ranges in the States. Every type of climbing - rock, ice and alpine capture his attention. As a senior guide at RMI, Eric guides programs in Washington, Alaska and various international location. When not in the mountains, he resides in Seattle and enjoys reading, cooking and bicycling.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410’) | 100+ summits via the Disappointment Cleaver, Gibraltar Ledges, Emmons, Kautz, Ptarmigan Ridge & Liberty Ridge routes
- Mt. McKinley, Alaska (20,310') | 6 expeditions via the West Buttress and Upper West Rib routes
- Mt. Hunter, Alaska (14,573')
- Mt. Francis, Alaska (5,426')
- Shishapangma, Tibet (26,289')
- Lobuche East, Nepal (20,075')
- Alpamayo, Peru (19,511') | via Ferrari route
- Pisco. Peru (18,871')
- Ishinca, Peru (18,148')
- Urus Oeste, Peru (17,600')
- Artesonraju, Peru (19,767') | One expedition
- Pariah Norte, Peru (18,138')
- Huscaran Sur, Peru (22,205') | Attempt via "El Escudo"
- Pequeno Alpamayo, Bolivia (17,749')
- Huayna Potosi, Bolivia (19,974')
- Illimani, Bolivia (21,122')
- Cotopaxi, Ecuador (19,348')
- Cayambe, Ecuador (18,996')
- Orizaba, Mexico (18,490')
- Ixatacchihuatl, Mexico (17,159')
- Cascades: Baker, Adams, Hood, Shuksan, Stuart, Torment, Forbidden, Eldorado, Liberty Bell, Cutthroat, Goode
- Sierra: Whitney, Keeler Needle, Temple Crag, Palisades
- Rock and ice climbing across the desert southwest
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- American Avalanche Association Level II
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
- AMGA Rock Guide Course
- Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor
