Matias Francis
A native of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Matias got his first taste of climbing in the Olympics and the Cascades. He spends his winters in Bozeman, Montana, where he guides ice climbs and teaches ice climbing courses in Hyalite Canyon and elsewhere in Montana. He enjoys all of the climbing and skiing that southwestern Montana and the surrounding area has to offer. Matias combines his love for the mountains with his desire to educate and guide to help others reach their goals. Ice climbing in the winter and rock and alpine climbing in the summer, Matias tries to be a student of the mountains as often as possible. When not climbing or skiing, he likes to ride his bike, attempt to cook, trail run, read and spend time with friends and family.
Climbing Resumé
- 25+ summits of Mt. Rainier via 4 routes
- Summit of Denali (Alaska)
- Mt. Hunter via the West Ridge (Alaska)
- Summits of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, Forbidden Peak, Mt. Adams, Mt. Frances, Granite Peak, and others
- Multiple first ascents in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
- Triple Direct on El Capitan, South Face of Mt. Watkins, and other big walls in Yosemite and Mexico
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Avalanche Level II and Rescue Certification
- AMGA Rock Guide Course
- Leave No Trace Trainer
