Senior Guide
With RMI
Hood River OR
Mt Hood
Sailing, Surfing, sewing
Leif grew up nordic ski racing and alpine skiing in Hood River, Oregon. The desire for bigger ski lines pushed him to learn more and become a well-rounded skier and mountaineer. Leif attended several universities before graduating from the University of Savoie Mont Blanc in France with a degree in outdoor sports design. Leif is an active member of the Hood River Crag Rats, the oldest mountain rescue team in the United States. Leif spends his summers guiding for RMI on Rainier, Mt. McKinley, and in the North Cascades. His winters are focused on skiing in the Northwest and Chamonix, France. When he’s not in the mountains you can find him surfing, sailing, or sewing some new gear.
Walking uphill
Skiing
Learning to embrace the hard parts because it takes you to such cool places.
30+ | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410' (4 routes)
30+ | Mt. Hood, Oregon, USA | 11,249' (10+ routes & ski descents)
4 | Mt. McKinley, Alaska, USA | 20,310' (West Buttress expeditions; ski descents incl. Orient Express, Messner Couloir)
Multiple | Mt. Adams, Washington, USA | 12,281' (summits & ski descents, various routes)
Multiple | Mt. Baker, Washington, USA | 10,786' (3 routes)
Multiple | North Cascades Peaks (Shuksan, Liberty Bell, South Early Winter Spire, Cutthroat Peak), Washington, USA
Multiple | Ski Mountaineering & Climbing (Wasatch Range, Utah), USA
Multiple | Ski Mountaineering & Alpine Climbing (Alps: France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria)
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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