Senior Guide
With RMI
Phoenixville, Pa
Mt. Joy
Rock Climbing, skiing, soccer
Nick is from Southeastern Pennsylvania where he grew up rock climbing, ice climbing, and skiing throughout the northeast. He attended Juniata College where he received a degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Economics while also playing collegiate soccer. After graduating, Nick headed west. He spends his summers guiding in Washington and winters in Salt Lake City, Utah as a ski patroller. When he’s not in the mountains, Nick enjoys watching soccer games, playing cards, and pondering weather forecasts looking for the best snow.
Getting to spend summers in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest
Lots of skiing, both at work ski patrolling at PCMR and with friends in my off time
A greater knowledge of and appreciation for the mountains.
15+ | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410' (various routes)
1 | Mt. McKinley, Alaska, USA | 20,310' (West Buttress expedition)
1 | Mt. Baker, Washington, USA | 10,786'
1 | Mt. Shuksan, Washington, USA | 9,131'
1 | Mt. Adams, Washington, USA | 12,281'
1 | Forbidden Peak, Washington, USA | 8,815'
1 | Mt. Hood, Oregon, USA | 11,249'
1 | Grand Teton, Wyoming, USA | 13,775'
1 | Pronghorn Peak, Wyoming, USA | 12,388'
Multiple | Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, USA | 6,288' (multiple winter ascents)
Multiple | Rock, Ice & Ski Descents (Northeast, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Utah), 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 2 Instructor
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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