Started climbing in 1976. First job as a guide was in 1984 at the EMS Climbing School, where I stayed for thirty years. Served two terms on the AMGA Board of Directors (1998-2004). AMGA Certified Rock Instructor, Single Pitch Instructor, SPI Provider and SPI Provider Trainer. NH Mountain Rescue Service A-Team member since 1987; NH-MRS Director 1994-2013. Currently Operations Manager and course instructor in rock climbing, ice climbing, winter mountaineering, instructor training, etc. with Synnott Mountain Guides in New Hampshire.