Outdoor enthusiast by day, climbing instructor at night, and adventure seeker every chance I get—I've scaled the heights of all of the Adirondack’s 46 high peaks. Dabbled with ice climbing in Vermont’s Green Mountains. And hit summits in others states like Colorado and Arizona. My style of climbing is now more mountaineering focused with Washington State being my favorite playground. Washington’s Mt. Rainier has beaten me down on more than one occasion, though I did reach the 14,410 foot summit in 2018. My current Cascade Range nemesis is Mount Adams; with hard work and perseverance the plan is to summit this 12,000 footer in a couple of months. When I’m not trying to ascend a mountain, I’m typically focused on other outdoor endurance events like long distance cycling, hiking and kayaking.

I have been a Climbing Instructor at Ascend Erie since the facility opened. I have also become a licensed New York State Guide, as well as a Registered Maine Guide in the last two years. When Ascend Erie opened, I realized how much I enjoy teaching others and sharing knowledge. The best part is watching new climbers embrace their own climbing journey and develop their own skills, that progress is priceless.