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Sydney Páez

Sydney Páez

Guide: Washington

Sydney is a Colorado native that started her guiding career as a raft guide on Clear Creek outside of Denver. Growing up climbing the Colorado 14ers with her father she has mountaineering in her blood. She now lives in Truckee California and spends her winters ski patrolling at Squaw Valley. She has two seasons of guiding on Mount Shasta under her belt and is moving north to Rainer for the summer. She has climbed and skied in Europe, South America, Canada and Alaska.

Significant Ascents

Denali
Mount Rainier
Mount Baker
Mount Hood
Mount Shasta
Mount Adams
Gran Paradiso, Italy
Villarrica, Chile
Ilaima, Chile
Antuco, Chile

Certifications

Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified
AIARE Pro Level 2
Leave No Trace Trainer
AMGA Alpine Skills Course
AMGA Advanced Ski Guide Course

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/25/2025

    Hello climbers, Summer is officially in full swing in the Cascades, and conditions have remained stellar throughout the region. We’ve seen consistent summit success across Washington—from Mount Baker to Rainier and beyond—and guides are reporting some of the best early-season conditions in years. In Alaska, we still have one Denali team remaining on the mountain. […]

  • cascades conditions report 6/17/202

    Cascades Conditions Report 6/17/2025

    Hello climbers, We’ve had an incredible stretch of weather in the Cascades over the past 10 days, allowing teams to summit peaks across the region. In the far north, we’re thrilled to report that three of our expeditions have reached the summit of Denali— huge congratulations to all climbers! Two more teams remain on the […]

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    Vinson Webinar

    Summer is in full swing, but it’s never too early to start planning (and getting stoked) for a winter expedition. Mount Vinson—highest peak on the frozen continent and one of the famed Seven Summits—is a remote, high-altitude challenge like no other. With over 15 years of 100% team summit success, Alpine Ascents is proud to […]

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