Hello! Grusse! Bonjour! I am an American IFMGA / UIAGM Internationally Licensed Mountain Guide, skier, and paragliding pilot living in Argentière, France.

As a former telemarker, average pebble wrestler and aspiring mono-skier, experience has shown me, “It always gets weird before it gets awesome.”

I guide all disciplines of mountain travel, including high altitude-rapid ascent skiing and climbing expeditions to Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru. My focus is guiding skiers and climbers in low ratios in order to avoid dramatic levels of fitness and abilities. The difference will enhance your experience. Safety is always my top priority. I continuously update my skills and knowledge to ensure the highest standards of practice and risk management.

I believe the mountains are a playground and a classroom. I want to share my knowledge and respect for these environments with you, fostering a sense partnership rather than just a death march around the mountains. Every day out is an opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery, building lasting skills and connections.

Get in Touch! Whether you're a seasoned skier or climber looking for a new challenge or a beginner seeking to embark on your first mountain adventure, I am here to guide and share my knowledge with you. Contact me to discuss your aspirations and let's plan an unforgettable mountain experience together.

Licensed IFMGA / UIAGM Mountain Guide

Professional Member - American Avalanche Association

American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) L1 & L2 Course Leader

Wilderness First Responder

What is an IFMGA / UIAGM / IVBV License?

The UIAGM- IFMGA- IVBV (Unione Internazionale di Asoc DI Guida DI Montagna-International Federation of Mountain Guides Association- Internationale Vereinigung der Bergführererbände) is the highest recognition awarded to Mountain Guides all around the world.

This association was created in 1965 in Zermatt, Switzerland and its purpose is to standardize worldwide recognition, regulations, and training of the Professional Mountain Guide occupation.

Worldwide, there are about 6000 active Mountain Guides certified by this association. To guide in France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria, the guide must be licensed and individually insured.

The Mountain Guides who hold a UIAGM-IFMGA-IVBV certification have gone through extensive training, evaluative courses, and intense exams. They fully dedicate themselves to mountain sports in all aspects: rock and ice climbing, alpine climbing, ski mountaineering, glacial travel, navigation, avalanche assessment, and wilderness medicine.

UIAGM -IFMGA- IVBV Mountain Guides are the only professionals internationally recognized to teach mountaineering or guide people through the mountains. Ask your guide for their UIAGM-IFMGA- IVBV card or pin.