Biography
Derek developed an early love for the mountains growing up hiking and skiing in the Adirondacks. Then he juggled work as a NOLS climbing and mountaineering instructor with a career in the solar industry. For the past few years, Derek was guiding year round in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains while also guiding trips up big mountains in Nepal, Ecuador, and Alaska. Now living in Bellingham, Derek is stoked to be growing roots in the PNW!
Credentials
- AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor
- AIARE Certified Avalanche Pro 1
- Wilderness First Responder
- Leave No Trace Trainer