Mark’s passion for climbing, skiing, and exploring the mountains began in Colorado and quickly expanded throughout Western US, Alaska, South America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Mark began guiding while completing a Geography degree at the University of Colorado. Since then, the days without either climbing shoes or ski boots on have been few and far between. Mark is an IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, as well as an AIARE-qualified Course Leader, an American Avalanche Association Certified Instructor, and a Paramedic.