In Memoriam

Caleb Ladue

With RMI

About

RMI Guide and friend Caleb Ladue passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, 2017. Caleb was skiing with friends down Cerro Cortaderas, outside of Santiago, Chile, when he fell into a crevasse. Caleb was a lead guide with RMI. He began his guiding career in 2014 and quickly impressed all those he met with his passion, skill, love of life, and contagious enthusiasm. He will be missed.

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Climbing Resumé

36 | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410'

2 | Mt. McKinley, Alaska, USA | 20,310' (expeditions)

1 | Aconcagua, Argentina | 22,841' (expedition)

1 | Cordillera Real Expedition, Bolivia

Multiple | Ski Descents (USA: Mt. McKinley, Grand/Middle/South Tetons, Rainier via Kautz Glacier)

Multiple | Mt. Adams & Mt. St. Helens, Washington, USA

Multiple | Rock Climbing (USA, Canada, Argentina)

Multiple | Ice Climbing (Northeast USA, Rockies), USA

Multiple | Trekking (Peruvian Andes, Swiss Alps)

Certifications

Our Standard

RMI Expeditions Guides are required to hold a number of certifications, but many go above and beyond with their technical and outdoor training. We actively encourage (and provide funding for) our guides' continuing education.

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