About
AMGA Certified Ski Guide, AMGA Apprentice Rock and Alpine Guide, AMGA Ice Instructor, adventurer, avalanche educator, and military veteran, currently pursuing training to become an AMGA/IFMGA guide, Doug began his lifelong love of adventuring and building friendships in the mountains at a young age in his hometown of Ketchum, Idaho. Working towards guide certification with his friends and mentors has allowed Doug to turn his passion for teaching and sharing experiences in the mountains into a profession. Throughout his life, the mountains have always played an integral role in providing experiences and building friendships as Doug pursued challenge, mastery, and connection. Doug’s personal and professional work have allowed him the good fortune to ski and climb on five continents. In his spare time, you can find him seeking out stoke in the mountains with friends.
Trips
Spearhead Ski Traverse
The Spearhead Traverse Whistler is to the Pacific Northwest what the Haute Route might be to the Alps. This high alpine ski tour features everything it takes to become a classic. Easy access, a spectacular setting in the backcountry of Whistler/Blackcomb ski area, heavily glaciated terrain and even a hut make it a must for anybody who is serious about ski touring. It seems incredible that a ski traverse of such quality and easy access (we take the lift to the top of the Blackcomb ski area) can still offer so much solitude and such a wilderness experience. What else do you need?
In September of 2019 a brand new state-of-the-art hut opened at Russet Lake! The only hut on the Spearhead traverse used to be the Russet Lake hut, also known as the "tin can." Some claimed it was colder inside the hut than outside! Now on the third night we will be staying at the brand new Kees and Claire hut. It has 38 sleeping spaces divided into 6 sleeping areas. It is heated, has propane stoves and cooking equipment such as pots, plates, and utensils, and an indoor composting toilet. It even has electricity and lights! After one or two nights in a tent (depending on the tour you choose) you will love the warmth and comfort of this awesome new hut on the second or third night.
Seasonality
Mar-Apr
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