Kristie Kayl

Kristie was raised in the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. For the past decade, Kristie has worked as a ski patroller and avalanche dog trainer in winter months. During the warm season she lives and breathes climbing and guiding of all disciplines. Kristie brings her background in international travel and expedition guiding to mountains around the world. She spends her fall season rock climbing and praying for snow.
Take 5 with the Guide
In another life I’d…
Be the same
Guilty Pleasure
Honey mustard pretzels
Favorite childhood breakfast cereal
Rice? My parents didn’t que me into sugar for quite some time.
What’s always in your snack bag?
Honey mustard pretzels
What was your first mountain? When did you climb it? Who were you with?
Mt Hood in 2010 with Kevin Kayl
Significant Ascents
Denali
Kilimanjaro
Aconcagua
Mt Vinson
Mt Rainier
Mt Baker
Mt Jefferson
Mt Hood
Many alpine and rock routes throughout the US and abroad
Certifications
Wilderness EMT / CPR
Pro 1 Avalanche Certification
AAIRE Rec. Level 2
Leave No Trace Trainer
AMGA Rock Guide Course
AMGA Alpine Guide Course
Seldom, if ever, do you get a chance to thank a company for giving you more for you money than expected. The accommodations, logistics, safari, and climb far exceeded what I thought would be provided for the cost of the trip. The information forwarded prior to the trip, including the gear guide, was right on point.