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Instructor & Guide

Ian Peterson

AAI Certified Guide, AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor, AIARE Avalanche Instructor, Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor, Wilderness First Responder

Ian grew up on the East Coast, where he remained for college before making the move west full time. His academic and professional background in education and environmental studies drives his passion for supporting each individual’s progression into the mountains, and he works tirelessly to build deep connections between individuals and the landscapes they move through. When not guiding, he can be found pursuing ski mountaineering objectives, reading, and cooking tasty meals.

Guides in Washington, Colorado, Utah, and Canada.

AIARE Avalanche Instructor
AIARE Avalanche Instructor
AAI Guide
AAI Guide
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
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