Sam Traylor
Sam is from Skagit Valley, WA and grew up romping around the North Cascades. His first experience glacier mountaineering was on Mount Olympus at the age of 14, and his first experience rock climbing was at Mount Erie at the age of 18. Shortly after, he became hooked. Sam attended Whitman College, where he studied Environmental Science and Philosophy, but spent all of his free time climbing rocks, ice, and glaciers. Ever since graduating, Sam has been working in outdoor education, ski patrol, and guiding in Washington, Alaska, Patagonia, and New Zealand. When he's not outside, you can find him cooking, sea kayaking, reading, and hanging out with his friends and family.
Climbing Resumé
- Cerro Aislado, Northern Ice Field, Patagonia (6,204') | East Ridge
- Grand Marquis, Southern Alps, NZ (7,943) | South Face
- Cerro Castillo, Aysen, Patagonia (7,230) | Ruta Nueva
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | Kautz Glacier and Ingraham Direct
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,7786') | North Ridge, Coleman-Deming, Easton, Squak
- Mt. Shuksan, Washington (9,131) | Sulphide Glacier
- Mt. Stuart, Washington (9,415') | Full North Ridge
- Grand Teton, Wyoming (13,770) | Full Exum Ridge
- Pingora Peak, Wyoming (11,884) | East Face
Certifications
- WFR and CPR
- AIARE Avy Rec 1
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
