Joe Crawford
Joe found climbing while studying economics at the University of Oregon. He was captivated by mountaineering and rock climbing in the Cascades and spent every free moment climbing, even squeezing Mount Hood summits on overnight trips between afternoon and morning classes. Joe moved to California upon graduation in 2011 to guide climbers on Mount Shasta. In 2016 Joe relocated to June Lake, CA in the Eastern Sierra Nevada and spent 8 years guiding, teaching and climbing the best alpine rock in the world. Joe now spends his winters in Salt Lake City, where he is a staff trainer and private instructor at Deer Valley Resort. When he's not in mountain boots, ski boots or climbing shoes, you can bet that he's rolling around on his inline skates, dreaming of ski season.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 9 summits via 5 routes, 1 ski descent
- Mt. Hood, Oregon (11,239) | 11 summits via 6 routes, 2 ski descents
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,786') | via the North Ridge
- Mt. Shasta, California (14,179') | 60 summits via 7 routes, 10 ski descents
- Mt. Whitney, California (14,511') | 20 summits via 4 routes
- Orizaba, Mexico (18,491') | 3 summits
- Ixtaccihuatl, Mexico (17,159') | 4 summits
- Matterhorn Peak, California (12,285') | 15 summits via 3 routes
- Temple Crag, Dark Star V 5.10c
- Leaning Tower, West Face, V A2, 5.7
- Thunderbolt to Sill Traverse, IV 5.9
- Mt. Morrison, Death Couloir, III WI3
- Carson Peak, What Line, 3rd ski descent
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Avalanche Pro I
- AMGA Assistant Rock Guide
- AMGA Apprentice Ski and Alpine Guide
- PSIA Alpine Level 3
