Senior Guide
With RMI
Tom was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and grew up hiking, climbing, and skiing throughout the Cascade Range. He began his career as an aerospace engineer before changing paths to guiding on the advice of close friends and mentors. He now guides in rock, ice, and alpine terrain and coaches a youth bouldering team in Seattle. When he’s not guiding, he enjoys alpine climbing, technical ski descents (in moderation), and long days exploring off-the-beaten-path peaks.
Outside the mountains, Tom enjoys reading, photography, volunteering, and playing chess.
Multiple | Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA | 14,410' (multiple ascents & ski descents)
Multiple | Mt. Baker, Washington, USA | 10,786' (multiple ascents & ski descents)
Multiple | Glacier Peak, Washington, USA | 10,541' (multiple ascents & ski descents)
Multiple | Mt. Adams, Washington, USA | 12,281' (multiple ascents & ski descents)
Multiple | Mt. St. Helens, Washington, USA | 8,363' (multiple ascents & ski descents)
1 | El Capitan, California, USA | 7,573' (Triple Direct, VI 5.9 C2)
Multiple | Mt. Stuart & Liberty Bell Group, Washington, USA | North Ridge (Stuart), Liberty Crack, Direct East Buttress
Multiple | Rock & Ice Climbing (Washington, Colorado, Montana), 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
Program Name
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Skill Development
The Ruth Glacier's Great Gorge sits in the heart of the Alaska Range, surrounded by walls and peaks that provide exceptional terrain for expedition-level instruction. RMI's Expedition Skills Seminar is built around this setting, using nine days on the glacier to teach the systems that define performance on bigger objectives. The program is designed specifically to prepare climbers for guided ascents of Mt. McKinley and Aconcagua, and to build the self-sufficiency needed to pursue glaciated peaks independently.
The curriculum covers glacier travel and navigation, ice climbing, crevasse rescue, camp construction, sled hauling, and fixed-line travel. Skills are introduced in structured sessions and applied directly on the terrain surrounding base camp, with the summit of 9,545-foot Mt. Dickey via the West Face as the primary climbing objective. Mt. Dickey is a serious and rewarding Alaska Range peak, and the program is structured so that the skills developed in the early days translate directly into what the climb demands.
The 3:1 climber-to-guide ratio keeps instruction focused and personal throughout. Guides move between teaching fundamental systems and leading the team toward the Mt. Dickey objective, with evening discussions covering expedition medicine, weather interpretation, route planning, and decision-making. Climbers leave with a working knowledge of expedition mountaineering systems and the on-mountain experience to apply them.
November 2, 2025
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Leadership
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