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Kristie Kayl

Kristie Kayl

Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International

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

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Climbing

What was your first mountain?
Mt Hood

What’s always in your snack bag?
Variety

If you could be stuck with anyone (past or present) at base camp for a week, who would you choose?
Kevin Kayl

One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Go climbing

5-year

Guide For:

Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Mckinley | Denali
Mount Vinson | South Pole: Ski The Last Degree

Significant Ascents

Denali
Kilimanjaro
Aconcagua
Mt Vinson
Mt Rainier
Mt Baker
Mt Jefferson
Mt Hood
El Capitan in Yosemite Valley
Many alpine and rock routes throughout the US and abroad

Certifications

Wilderness EMT and CPR certified
Pro 1 Avalanche Certification
AAIRE Rec. Level 2
Leave No Trace Trainer
AMGA Rock Guide Course
AMGA Alpine Guide Course

High quality guiding and logistics across the board. I love AAI trips, you all run a first-class organization all the way around!

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