Seth Burns
Seth grew up on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee where he spent a large portion of his time outside. While earning his BS in Biology at the University of the South, Seth was introduced to the joys of rock climbing and trail running, pursuits that carried him out west to bigger mountain. He enjoys all disciplines of mountain movement, whether on snow, ice, or rock. Seth spends his summers in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska living his passion for alpine climbing and guiding. His winters are spent in Utah chasing "the best snow on Earth" and working as an avalanche forecaster for Powder Mountain ski resort.
Climbing Resumé
- Denali, Alaska. 3 summits (20,310') | via West Butress & Cassin Ridge (8,800' 5.8 WI4)
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 35+ summits via 4 routes
- Mont Blanc, Europe (15,777') | via Trois Monts Traverse
- Grand Teton, Wyoming (13,775') | via Grand Traverse
- Cayambe, Ecuador (18,996') | Ski Descent
- Antisana, Ecuador (18,875')
- Multiple ski descents of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Hood, Mt. Baker, & Mt. Adams
- Various ski mountaineering lines and climbs in the Wasatch Range
- Many Rock and Ice climbs across the Sierras, North Cascades, Rockies, French Alps, Wasatch, Bugaboos, and Canadian Rockies
Certifications
- AMGA Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Advanced Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- AMGA Ice Instructor Course
- Avalanche Pro 1
- Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
