Lesia Witkowsky
Born and raised in Chicago, Lesia fell in love with the mountains as a skier during college. After graduation she moved west to Lake Tahoe where she dedicated almost a decade of winters to professional ski patrol. Although Lesia now lives in Washington, she began her guiding career on Mt. Shasta. In addition to guiding and skiing, Lesia works as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department. She speaks fluent Ukrainian, paraglides, mountain bikes and spends days at the coast trying her best to become a surfer.
Take 5 with the Guide
Guilty Pleasure
Electronic music
Favorite childhood breakfast cereal
Honey Smacks
What was your first mountain? When did you climb it? Who were you with?
Mt Haleakala in grammer school with my parents and sisters
In another life I’d…
Likely be from another planet
What’s always in your snack bag?
Gummy bears
Significant Ascents
Mount Shasta (40+ ascents, 7 routes)
Mount Adams
Mount Hood
Mount Whitney
Mount Lassen
Mount Yotei
Mount Koscuiszko
Mount Timpanogos
Various ski descents in California’s Eastern Sierra
Certifications
Registered Nurse
Emergency Medical Technician/CPR
Outdoor Emergency Care
AIARE Pro 1 Avalanche Course
Leave No Trace Trainer
