Senior Guide
With RMI
Zionsville, IN
Mount Whitney, CA
rock climbing, trail running, backpacking
Josh was born and raised in Indiana, spending his youth playing tennis and learning to ski on the small slopes of southern Indiana. Internships and school gave him the opportunity to move further west, where he first discovered his passion for the mountains. A Midwestern flatlander for the first half of his life, Josh was eager to make up for lost time in the mountains, filling his free time climbing new peaks. He is passionate about learning new skills, whether in the mountains or in school, and enjoys helping others find their own love of the outdoors. Josh holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronautical/astronautical engineering from Purdue University and Stanford University. He spends his off-seasons working as an aerospace engineer. When not in the mountains, he enjoys trail running, working out, and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The best part of my job is getting to meet motivated people from all walks of life and play a role in helping them achieve their goals.
rock climbing, brazilian jiu-jitsu, piano
My goal is for clients to come away from an RMI trip with a greater sense of confidence in themselves that they can do difficult things if they put their mind to it.
10+ | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410' (Disappointment Cleaver, Ingraham Direct & Kautz Glacier)
1 | Mt. Baker, Washington, USA | 10,786' (Easton Glacier)
1 | Mt. Adams, Washington, USA | 12,281' (South Climb)
1 | Forbidden Peak, Washington, USA | 8,815' (West Ridge)
1 | Mt. Whitney, California, USA | 14,505' (Mountaineer’s Route)
Multiple | High Altitude Trekking (Nepal)
Multiple | Peaks (Western United States), 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.
November 2, 2025
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Mountaineering
The Four Day Rainier Climb is the classic route to the summit of Mount Rainier and the most common path climbers take into high-altitude mountaineering, following the standard south-side routes through glaciated terrain to one of North America's most recognizable peaks. It's a serious alpine objective that rewards preparation, fitness, and focus — for many climbers, the moment mountaineering becomes real, yet still within reach of well-prepared first-timers. Being able to say "I've been on top of that" while driving I-5 or flying out of Sea-Tac is an incredible achievement.
The climb begins with a half day orientation at BaseCamp, followed by a full day of mountaineering school on the mountain, then ascends to Camp Muir, where teams stay in the private hut RMI uses — the only guide service with its own shelter at Camp Muir. Throughout, you climb in small rope teams at a 2:1 climber-to-guide ratio — closer instruction, steadier pacing, and more attention on summit day. Before and after, your team is based at Rainier BaseCamp in Ashford, home to the BaseCamp Bar & Grill, Whittaker Mountaineering, and Whittaker's Bunkhouse.
November 2, 2025
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Leadership
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