Zeb Blais
Zeb was born in Vermont’s Green Mountains and has been enjoying the outdoors ever since. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in mechanical engineering, but his passion for big mountains led him west where he now splits his time between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Ranges. He has climbed and skied mountains throughout North America. When he is not guiding, Zeb teaches avalanche courses and ski patrols at Squaw Valley in California. His spare time usually doesn’t save his feet from ski boots.
Climbing Resumé
- 1 summit of Mt. Everest, (29,035'), Nepal, via the Northeast Ridge
- 1 summit Lobuche East (20,075'), Nepal, to "guided summit"
- 76 summits of Mount Rainier via 6 routes, including ski descents of 4 routes
- 4 expeditions of Denali (20,320'), 2 summits and one ski descent from the top
- 1 summit each Cotopaxi (19,348'), Cayambe (18,997'), Ecuador (2 expeditions)
- 2 summits of Aconcagua (22,841'), Argentina (3 expeditions)
- 4 summits Pico de Orizaba (18,505’), Mexico, including ski descent from the summit of Orizaba
- 3 summits Ixtaccihuatl (17,160’), Mexico (4 expeditions)
- Traverse of the Fedchenko Glacier, Pamir Mountains Tajikistan (Vanj Valley to Bartang Valley), Unsupported ski mountaineering
- 14 ascents of Mount Shasta via 4 routes, including summit ski descents
- Ski descents from the summits of Adams (12,280’), Baker (10,781’), Hood (11,249’), Saint Helens (8,366'), and Whitney (14,505’)
- Ski descents in the Sierra Nevada, Tetons, Wasatch, Canadian Rockies and Columbia Ranges, and Argentine Patagonia
- Rock climbs in Red Rocks, Sierra Nevada, Smith Rocks, Leavenworth, and North Cascades
- Ice climbs in Colorado, Montana, Vermont and New Hampshire
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC)
- AIARE Avalanche Level III
- AIARE Level I Course Leader
- AIARE Level II Instructor
- Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer
- AMGA Certified Ski Guide
- AMGA Assistant Rock Guide
- AMGA Assistant Alpine Guide
- AMGA Course Certificates of Completion Ice Instructor Course
- Leave No Trace Trainer
