Marina Fitzpatrick

Guide: Washington

It is no coincidence that Marina means “of the sea”. Growing up on and around the Puget Sound Marina would stare longingly at the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. As a little girl she wondered if anyone was standing up there or if anyone had been there before. As an adult, she has not lost that wonder. Marina has hiked, climbed, skied, and sailed all over the PNW and Alaska. As a guide, she hopes to lead by example and instill this same curiosity in others.

Significant Ascents

Mount Rainier
Little Tahoma
Mount Baker
Mount Olympus
Mount Adams
Mount Hood
Mount Shuksan
Mount Stuart
Mount Ruth
Dome Peak
Ptarmigan Traverse
Pyramid Peak, AK
Prussik Peak
Forbidden
Liberty Bell
North and South Early Winters Spire
Various rock routes throughout WA, OR, British Columbia, and SE Asia

Certifications

WFR / CPR
AIARE Level 2
AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide
AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

Food Planning for Mountaineering, Part I: Strategy

By Mike Hawkins 10 days x 3,000 calories per day = 150 Clif Bars or 60 PB&J sandwiches Planning and packing food for long trips in the backcountry can be challenging and time consuming – but the last thing you want is to eat energy bars for 6 days straight. Climbers need to consider several […]
Single Wall Tents – Condensation Factories

Most tent manufacturers these days offer a superlight, two pound (or less!) tent. These tents are simple to setup, occupy a very small footprint, and again – weigh in at about or under two pounds. When choosing a tent, it’s easy to focus on those factors and arrive at the conclusion that a single-walled shelter […]
Alpine Start Breakfast

When summit morning arrives, it’s important to move efficiently through packing, preparation, and last but not least – breakfast! Mike Hawkins talks through a few of the foods we like to eat for quick fuel on alpine start mornings. Whether it’s midnight or 3:00am, these options are our go-to fast breakfasts.

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