Senior Guide
With RMI
Daniel May hails from the southern Appalachian mountains of North Carolina where he grew up whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and enjoying the splendors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Daniel studied Soils and Hydrology while attending Western Carolina University tucked away in the Appalachian mountains. Immediately after college, Daniel headed west to pursue his love of snow, bigger mountains, and climbing. Daniel fell into guiding because it awarded him the opportunity to share his love of climbing with others and help them cultivate their own experiences in the mountains. Currently, Daniel lives in Leavenworth Washington and in his free time in between work loves to get out to climb, mountain bike, trail run, ski, read books, and spend time with his nieces and nephews.
10+ | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410' (Disappointment Cleaver, Emmons, Ingraham Direct & Kautz routes)
3 | Mt. McKinley, Alaska, USA | 20,310' (West Buttress & Cassin Ridge expeditions)
Multiple | Mt. Hood, Oregon, USA | 11,249' (summits & ski descents)
Multiple | Mt. Shuksan, Washington, USA | 9,131' (Fisher Chimneys & Sulphide Glacier)
1 | Mt. Baker, Washington, USA | 10,786' (Easton Glacier)
1 | Mt. Shasta, California, USA | 14,180'
Multiple | Alpine Rock & Ice Climbing (Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Canada, South America, Alaska)
Multiple | Rock Climbing & Big Wall Aid (North & South America)
Multiple | Backcountry Skiing (Western USA & Northeast), USA
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.
AIARE 2
LNT Level 1 Instructor
November 2, 2025
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November 2, 2025
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