Senior Guide
With RMI
Casey became captivated by climbing in 1993, which led to his escape from the corn and cows of Ohio. He worked for numerous years on a square-rigged wooden sailboat where he learned “the ropes”. He spent the next few years honing his skill climbing rock and ice throughout much of the U.S. and in 2000 he started his guiding career at Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (RMI). He has since then guided all over the world. Casey takes pride in being a well-rounded climber, which has led him from the ice routes in Canada to the rock climbs of Yosemite.
He is currently a Senior Guide with RMI and has over 295 ascents of Mount Rainier via several routes. In the winter he can be found guiding in Tanzania or South America (Argentina, Ecuador, and Mexico) as well as, ice climbing and skate skiing in Colorado.
295+ | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410'
3 | Mt. McKinley, Alaska, USA | 20,320' (expeditions)
5 | Mt. Everest (South Col), Nepal | 29,032'
1 | Mt. Blackburn, Alaska, USA | 16,860' (St. Elias Range)
Multiple | Cascade Peaks (Mt. Shuksan, Mt. Adams, Mt. Olympus, Mt. Hood, others), USA | 7,076'–12,276'
4 | Aconcagua, Argentina | 22,832' (expeditions)
20+ | Ecuador Expeditions (Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Cayambe, Illiniza Sur/Norte, Rumiñahui), Ecuador | 15,000'+–20,703'
1 | Pico de Orizaba, Mexico | 18,900'
20+ | Mt. Elbrus, Russia | 18,510'
24+ | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | 19,341'
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.
November 2, 2025
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Trekking
Standing on the Roof of Africa at sunrise is one of mountaineering's great experiences, and this 12-day program is the perfect way to climb Kilimanjaro (19,341') for those tight on time but unwilling to compromise on acclimatization or comfort. We follow the scenic Machame Route — the "Whiskey Route" — through rainforest, giant heather, and high alpine desert to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the continent.
The key to our success is time: we spend a full seven days on the mountain, giving the team the days it needs to properly acclimatize on the way to the summit. Kilimanjaro is a non-technical climb, so the challenge is the altitude — and our carefully paced itinerary is built to meet it. Local porters carry the loads, so climbers walk with only a light daypack and can focus on the experience.
RMI's climb of Kilimanjaro redefines mountain luxury: spacious sleeping tents, private toilets, and a dining tent with tables and chairs travel up the mountain with us, supported by an outstanding local staff and exceptional fresh food. As an IMEC Partner for Responsible Travel, we ensure fair and ethical treatment of our mountain crew through the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP).
November 2, 2025
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Leadership
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