Elias Zane Holt
Born and raised in a log home in Talkeetna, with a bush pilot / hunting guide for a father and a strong independent mother, Elias was given a great opportunity and unique perspective of the world that he doesn’t want to waste. He still calls Alaska his home, but moved to Anchorage to be closer to an international airport – key for work and play.
Elias started guiding at the age of 19 and never looked back. Now with years of experience and many certifications, he guides all over the globe. From ski trips in the famous deep powder of Japan, month long expeditions in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, basking incredible views from high altitude expeditions on Denali and skiing incredible corn on the Antarctic peninsula, Elias is forever on the move.
He holds certifications in avalanche rescue and forecasting, rescue rope work and glacier rescue, ski instructing, rope access work, to name a few. Elias is currently starting his route to IFGMA certification through the American Mountain Guide Association. When he isn’t guiding, Elias enjoys watching late 80’s sci-fi movies, sipping hoppy IPAs and delving into the wonderful world of…cribbage.
Take 5 with the Guide
If you could take only one album on an expedition?
any Run the Jewels album works for me…
Favorite movie?
Point Break
Most beloved book?
The Golden Spruce – John Vaillant
What was your first mountain?
Control Tower, Alaska Range
In another life, I’d…
be a bartender
Significant Ascents
Denali, West Buttress (2)
Mt. Dickey, Alaska Range
Mt. Rainer
Control Tower, Alaska Range
Kahiltna Dome, Alaska Range
2 ski expeditions in Antarctica
6 Seasons of Ski Guiding In Japan
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder / CPR
Emergency Medical Technician
Avalanche Pro Level 2
AMGA Alpine Skills Course
AMGA Ski Guide Course
AAI Winter Weather Forecasting
Leave No Trace Trainer
SPRAT 1 Rope Access Tech
PSIA Level 2 Ski Instructor
