Kristie Kayl

Kristie was raised in the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. For the past decade, Kristie has worked as a ski patroller and avalanche dog trainer in winter months. During the warm season she lives and breathes climbing and guiding of all disciplines. Kristie brings her background in international travel and expedition guiding to mountains around the world. She spends her fall season rock climbing and praying for snow.

Take 5 with the Guide

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Climbing

What was your first mountain?
Mt Hood

What’s always in your snack bag?
Variety

If you could be stuck with anyone (past or present) at base camp for a week, who would you choose?
Kevin Kayl

One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Go climbing