Carrie Holloway

    Carrie Holloway

    Guide: Washington, International

    Carrie was raised in the flatlands of the Midwest before making a mid-exit to the University of Oregon for college. She started guiding in 2008, and has been involved in the outdoor industry ever since. Carrie was an instructor for the Khumbu Climbing School in Nepal in 2013, and has guided four leadership ventures for the Wharton MBA program through Earth Treks in 2014 and 2015. In the off-season, Carrie works as a Paramedic. She recently bought a house with her husband Kimball in Las Vegas, and is always stoked to go on new adventures.

    Guide For:

    Aconcagua
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Significant Ascents

    Mt. Rainier (38 ascents via 4 routes)
    Mt. Baker
    Mt. Hood
    Mt. Cotopaxi (4 expeditions, 2 summits)
    Denali (1 expedition, 1 summit)
    Rock Climbing up to 5.13a sport, 5.12a traditional
    Sent over 100 routes rated 5.12 or harder
    Personal trips to Nepal, Thailand, Greece, and Spain

    Certifications

    NREMT- Paramedic
    WEMT, Medical Person In Charge
    AAIRE Avalanche Level II
    Leave No Trace Trainer

    The overall trip was awesome. The staff from made me feel like a king. The food was delicious. The guides were awesome. Ellen was an awesome resource as preparing for the climb.

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