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
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
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
I really enjoyed the expedition. Food was great, leadership was excellent and we had fun. Good decisions were taken, they were well explained. Everything was smooth. Great people. Sometimes, great mountaineers are not great guides. These two guys were great mountaineers and great guides.
