Senior Guide
With RMI
Reno, NV
San Jacinto
Skiing, climbing, running, dirtbike riding
Lacie grew up under the Southern California sun where she spent most summer days on the sand or in the salt water. She was introduced to rock climbing right after high school which slowly led to glacier ice climbing in Alaska. After seeing big mountain terrain, her curiosity and passion for the mountains led her to skiing and mountaineering.
Lacie has lived and guided in New Zealand, Alaska, and California, but now resides in Nevada for the off-season months. When she’s not out skiing around lake Tahoe, she is at school, working towards her nursing degree.
The people and being outside
Trail running
Multiple | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410'
Multiple | Mt. Lassen, California, USA | 10,457' (multiple ski descents)
1 | Mt. St. Helens, Washington, USA | 8,363' (ski descent)
1 | Mt. Hood, Oregon, USA | 11,249' (Hogsback ski descent)
1 | Mt. Whitney, California, USA | 14,505'
1 | Colchuck Glacier, Washington, USA | 8,705'
1 | Glacier Peak, Washington, USA | 10,541'
1 | Hochstetter Dome, New Zealand | 9,298'
Multiple | Rock Climbing (California, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, Washington), 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
At 20,310 feet, Mt. McKinley is the highest peak in North America and one of the most serious high-altitude objectives on the planet. The West Buttress is the standard route to the summit, and while it involves no technical rock or vertical ice climbing, that framing undersells the challenge. Miles of glaciated terrain, extreme cold, sustained altitude above 14,000 feet, and weather that can pin a team for days at a stretch are what define this climb. Above 15,000 feet the route steepens considerably, with fixed ropes on the most exposed sections. This is an expedition in every meaningful sense of the word.
Unlike most guide services operating on Mt. McKinley, RMI does not set a fixed end date for this program. The schedule moves with the mountain: conditions, acclimatization progress, and team readiness determine when the team pushes higher and when it waits. That flexibility is not a convenience; it is the approach that gives climbers the best realistic chance at the summit. Guides monitor performance and altitude response throughout, adjusting pace and plans as the situation demands rather than against an arbitrary calendar.
The West Buttress Expedition is a major commitment of time, fitness, and preparation. Climbers should expect to be on the mountain for three weeks or more and should arrive ready for the full weight of that. The mountain sets the terms here, and the program is built around accepting that.
November 2, 2025
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Leadership
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