Erin Smart

    Erin Smart

    Guide: Alps

    Erin Smart is a Seattle native who has dedicated her life to skiing and climbing in the mountains.  She grew up in the Cascades of Washington State and has since traveled and worked in mountain ranges around the world including Norway, Alaska, Himalaya, and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Erin is a licensed IFMGA Mountain Guide. She has been mountain guiding since 2010, and is also a freelance writer for several outdoor magazines. She is based in La Grave, France.  More info can be found here.

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    Mont Blanc

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    Excellent. The guides were friendly and pleasant while clearly leading the party with authority. I enjoy the fact that they were not condescending to the climbers. As leaders, they communicated effectively with the climbers regarding itinerary, route, what to expect on the climb and safety. Strengths are the quality of the guides, the planning and […]

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