arin

Experience: I’ve been climbing and mountaineering off and on for the last 10 years but it wasn’t until 2008 that I recieved the proper training to where I could do it safely and with the proper knowledge while on or off duty. I’ve been climbing in the Northern California area for a year now. I’m not a naturally talented rock climber but I can lead most 5.10′s and follow most 5.11′s. I prefer lead/trad climbing with sport climbing a close second.

I have a love for the mountains! When I’m not working, rock climbing or hanging out with the family, I’m exploring or climbing a mountain. I currently have 19 years in the US Air Force. I have learned the majority of my mountaineering skills through my military training and experiences. I have traveresed glaciers and conducted crevasse rescues in Northern California , Alaska, and conducted missions at high altitude in Afghanistan. Most of my experience has been gained through military training over the last 10 years with the majority coming from the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center located in the high sierras (Pickel Meadows/Bridgeport). The instructors at the USMCMWTC are top knotch and there is always something more to learn no matter what. The Pickel meadows climbing wall is outstanding.

I have attended the following formal courses:
- Army Mountain Warfare Training – Basic Course in Vermont
- Marine Corps Basic Mountaineering Courses for specialty career field three times (Assistant Instructor Oct-Nov 2011)
- Marine Corps Mountain Leader Course – Pickel Meadows
- Marine Corps Assault Climber Course – Pickel Meadows