Associate Guide
With RMI
Matt was born and raised in a small town in Alabama, where he spent most of his childhood outside hunting, fishing, and exploring. By the time Matt got to Auburn University, his love for the outdoors had only grown, and he was always planning trips out west to ski, hike, and camp with his friends. At some point, Matt realized the mountains weren’t just a place he loved, they were where he felt most at home. That realization led him to take an Intro to Mountaineering course on Mt. Baker in 2018, and from there, Matt never looked back. He started his career in the outdoors as a wilderness therapy guide in Vermont, then led 47-day canoeing and backpacking expeditions in Alaska before working as a professional backpacking guide in Yosemite. Along the way, Matt’s passion for the mountains only deepened, leading him to climb all over the U.S., as well as New Zealand, Canada, and Ecuador. Now, as a mountain guide, Matt is excited to help others experience the challenge, beauty, and reward of being in the mountains. When he’s not guiding or in the mountains, you’ll probably find him scuba diving or with his head buried in a good book.


3 | Mt. Whitney, California | 14,505' (including 1 winter ascent via Mountaineer's Route)
2 | Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand | 9,951' (via NW and SW Ridges)
1 | Mt. Superior, Utah | 11,045' (ski descent)
1 | Mt. Gilbert, Nevada | 11,125' (via North Couloir)
1 | Feather Peak, California | 13,240' (via Feather Couloir)
1 | Illiniza Sur, Ecuador | 17,208' (via Normal Route)
1 | Antisana, Ecuador | 18,875' (via Normal Route)
Multiple | Rock, Alpine, and Ice Climbing | Canada, New Zealand, Utah, Colorado, and California
Multiple | Ski Touring | Utah, Canada, and California
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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