Mount Shasta, California, United States
One of the original founders, Tim has been guiding and operating SWS Mountain Guides for 41 years now. He has over 100+ summits on Mt. Shasta and over 100+ on Mt. Whitney. As an avid backcountry skier, he has logged countless ski ascents on Mt. Shasta, Mt Lassen and several Trans Sierra Ski crossings as well various climbing and skiing routes in the High Sierras. Tim's high altitude experience includes ascents and international expeditions in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Tanzania, Nepal and Russia. Tim is a graduate of a 10-day AMGA Alpine Guides Course, AMGA Certified Top Rope Site Manager, Professional Climbing Guides Institute Certified Top Rope Guide , Wilderness First Responder, Certified Avalanche Instructor & Professional Member of the American Avalanche Association, a PRO 2 Avalanche Certification, Graduate from the National Avalanche. School, Leave Not Trace Certified Trainer , Membership in the American Alpine Club since 1997, Tim has BA in Geography from Humboldt St. University, speaks Spanish, is married to Emily and they have a 21 year old son, Joshua
My position includes the following responsibilities; Commerical Permit acquisitions, Legal compliance, Marketing, Brand development, Mission policy & planning, management & administration, Financing, coordination with the board of Directors, Corporation sales. In addition, I am an experienced Mountain Guide with over 5,000 guide days in the field & 42 plus years of mountaineering experience. Author of "Climbing Mt. Shasta," a guidebook. Founder of SWS Mountain Guides/ Co-Founder of California Ski Guides & California Rock Guides. Personally lead 45 expeditions worldwide.