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Timothy Keating CEO
CEO/ Co-Director and Founder of SWS Mountain Guides aka (Sierra Wilderness Seminars Inc.) / Lead Alpine Guide, Ski Mountaineering / Rock Instructor / Mt. Shasta/ Sierra Nevada/ International Guide Tim has been guiding and operating SWS Mountain Guides for over 30 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, 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 Level III Avalanche Training Certification, Graduate from the National Avalanche School, Leave Not Trace Certified Trainer , Membership in the American Alpine Club since 1997, Access Fund Member. Tim has BA in Geography from Humboldt St. University, speaks Spanish, is married to Emily and they have a 11 year old son, Joshua
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President/ Co-Director/ Lead Alpine Guide/ Ski Mountaineering/ Rock Instructor / Mt. Shasta / Sierra Nevada / International Guide Dave is a veteran SWS guide, having over 70 summits on Mt. Shasta to his name. Dave has high altitude experience and International expeditions in Ecuador, Bolivia, Russia and Argentina. Dave's true passion, however, is climbing in the Palisades on mixed routes. A little known fact about Dave, is that he is a fantastic backcountry chef, and can cook a mean couscous burrito.Dave is a graduate of the 10-day AMGA guide courses in alpine climbing, AMGA Top Rope Site Manager, holds a Wilderness First Responder (WFR), and he is a graduate of the National Avalanche School as well as Avalanche Level I & Level II. He graduated from Humboldt University with B.S. Degrees in Biology, Zoology, and Oceanography. Dave lives in Mt. Shasta with his wife Allania who is fluent in Spanish and conducts our Machu Picchu treks and rainforest adventures in Peru. They have three children, Jarrod, Mariah, and Jesse and his dog Bailey.
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Senior Lead Alpine Guide/Ski Instructor & Guide / Rock Instructor/Mt. Shasta/Sierra Nevada /International Guide Originally from Houston Texas, James is now a resident of Jackson Wyoming. He has backpacked and/or climbed in almost every major range in the western United States. Notable accents include the Grand Teton, Mt Rainier, and Mt Superior (Solo with ski decent). His guiding experience includes both rock and ice and in the winters he is a ski instructor for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort where he ski mountaineers on his days off. JB has a BS in Political Science and is alicensed Paramedic. JB has attained Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA) Alpine Instructor level II as well as Certified Backcountry Instructor, Avalanche Level I & Level II, and Level III , Leave No Trace Certifications, Graduate of the AMGA Rock Climbing Instructors Course. JB made his first trip to Nepal in 2002 and fell in love with the mountains and people. Come join JB in a climb of Island or Mera peaks. He speaks some spanish and nepali.
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Senior Lead Alpine Guide - Mt. Shasta / Survival Guide / Snowboarding Guide & Instructor Neil Woodruff began his outdoor career as a child learning North American plants and animals from his family members whose background included biology, botany, farmers,hunters, and gun makers. Since then he has expanded his North American knowledge as well as studying African and South American ecosystems.Neil currently divides his year between California and Wyoming. In California Neil primarily works for SWS Mountain Guides where he guides: trekking and backpacking,alpine climbs, rock, survival courses, ski/snowboard mountaineering, and winter climbs. He currently winters in Jackson, WY where he teaches snowboarding and skiing for Jackson Hole Ski Area, also serving as a staff trainer. Neil has also worked for various California and East Coast Ski Resorts, as well as internationally in Portillo, Chile. Since 2007 he has served as a clinician for PSIA-w specializing in adaptive sports. Most recently Neil moonlighted as a consultant and instructor with the Foundacion Deporte y Desafio in the first Spanish accreditation of Adaptive Snowboard Instructors, an event held in preparation for the 2015 Universiada de Invierno (Winter World Student Games) in Granada. In his spare time Neil has developed sport, aid, and traditional climbing routes in California from Mt. Shasta to Lone Pine as well as trekking routes in Kenya. Neil certifications include: AASI Level III Snowboard instructor, PSIA Level III Adaptive Instructor (one of four persons to receive this certification on a snowboard), PSIA Level I Alpine Ski Instructor, and Children's Specialist Level II. Neil also possess Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Leave No Trace, and AAA Avalanche II certifications.
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Lead Alpine Guide / Mt. Shasta / Eastern Sierra Nevada Scott grew up rafting, skiing and climbing in Oregon and is now in his sixth year of guiding for SWS. Since his first climbing experience on Mt. Hood he continues to climb peaks of the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, big walls in Yosemite Valley and other major climbing areas and mountain ranges of the west. Most recently Scott summited Mt. Mckinley solo in in 14hrs from his high camp at 14,000 ft. Scott studied Journalism at Southern Oregon University and also holds certifications for WFR, Avalanche Level II and Leave No Trace instructor. He lives with his wife in Medford, Ore.
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Senior Lead Alpine Guide / Ski Instructor & Guide/ Mt. Shasta & Sierra Nevada Tim Peterson resides in Bend, Oregon. During the school year, Tim Teaches and Manages the Outdoor Leadership Programs at Oregon State University in Outdoor Leadership, and also coordinates the University outings program. A native of the Northeast, Tim migrated west 10 years ago, losing his way home when the road map he used blew out the window of his car north of Reno. Since then, he has worked in outdoor retail shops, private boarding schools, Sheriff Search and Rescue teams and outdoor/adventure programs. Tim works for SWS in the summers, where he enjoys teaching all levels of mountaineers various skills. Tim has a Masters Degree in Adventure Education, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), with Avalanche I & II training along with completing the American Avalanche Associations Professional Avalanche Workers School (Av Pro) in 2007. He also has Vertical Rescue, Swift Training and Leave No Trace Certifications.
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Senior Lead Alpine Guide/ Mt. Shasta/ International Guide Raised in Northern California, his mountaineering career began in the Eastern Sierra summiting numerous peaks in Yosemite as well as a few ascents of Mount Whitney. After receiving his BA in Communication Design from Chico State University. Jesse continued his climbing career, summiting Mount Rainier, Pico del Orizaba in Mexico and several high altitude peaks in Peru. Jesse has numerous ascents of Mount Shasta and has been guiding with SWS for the past 5 years. Jesse has attained his Avalanche Level I and Leave No Trace Instructor Certifications, and is a Wilderness First Responder. Jessie currently lives in Chico, Ca.
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Lead Alpine Guide/Sierra Nevada/ Mt. Shasta John fell in love with the mountains of CA immediately after moving to Big Sur. Countless backpacking trips into the Ventana Wilderness led to bigger mountains with ascents of Mt. Rainier, Kilimanjaro, The Grand Teton, and Aconcagua. John spends much of his time now in Yosemite and the Eastern Sierra alpine climbing. John is a Certified EMT-b and has certifications in Avalanche 1 and as a Leave No Trace Instructor. He has his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software.
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Lead Alpine Guide / Mt. Shasta/Sierra Nevada John live in Ashland Oregon with his wife and two daughters. Their home is above the hills of Ashland and is 100% off the grid. John has climbed and skied throughout Alaska, The Pacific Northwest, Canadian Rockies, and the American Southwest. John is a Professional Ski Patroller and has several avalanche and explosives certifications. He is currently working on his nursing degree at Oregon State Health and Sciences University. His passion is to spend tme in the wild places of the earth with his family and friends. John is a seasoned SWS Mountain Guide returning to SWS after a 5 year haitius. John enjoys instructing fellow climbers on how to travel safely in the mountains while challenging themselves on various routes. Certifications: AAA Avalanche Level I and Level II, Leave No Trace Instructor, CPR-AEA Outdoor Emergency Technician, ACLS |
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Alpine Guide / Mt. Shasta/ Sierra Nevada Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Crit fell in love with the mountains of Colorado when he was in high school. Since that time Crit has climbed, backpacked and mountain biked the various ranges in the western states. He holds WFR and Leave No Trace Trainer Certifications
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Lead Alpine Guide/Mt. Shasta Casey is from South West Virgina and just graduated from Emory and Henry College with a BS in Accounting. During her college specialized in rock climbing with the Outdoor Leadership Program.
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Lead Alpine Guide / Mt. Shasta / Eastern Sierra Nevada Mike Imperiale has been climbing for the past 10 years. Coming to us from New Jersey, Mike began his climbing career in the Gunks in southern NY, then moved to Utah, where he currently resides at the base of the Wasatch mountains. Mike's two favorite places are opposites, he spends a lot of his time in the desert, and in the cascades of the north west. Mike has been instructing climbing for the past 8 years He has obtained BA in Experiential Outdoor Education from the University of Utah. He is a Wilderness First Responder (WFR), as well as certifications in Leave No Trace Instructor and Avalanche Level I.
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Lead Alpine Guide/Ski Instructor & Guide / Mt. Shasta Aaron has been guiding for SWS for over 7 years. His passion for the backcountry life began upon moving to California nine years ago from the Midwest. He has numerous ascents of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Whitney and Mt. Rainier. While not climbing or guiding for SWS, Aaron instructs in primitive survival skills for Headwater Outdoor School and Whitewater River Guide for the Northern California Rivers. In the winter Aaron works as a Ski Patroller at the Mt. Shasta ski park and is the Program Coordinator and Co-founder of Shasta Disabled Sports. He has Avalanche Level I & II certification, Leave No Trace Certification, as well as being EMT-B. He holds a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kansas
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Lead Alpine Guide/ Mt. Shasta / Backpacking Guide/Author For many years Robin has been active in the Mt. Shasta area and Eastern Sierras exploring and enjoying outdoor recreation activities. She has a B.A. degree in Recreation Administration from Chico,Ca.in 1990. She is a Certified Guide through W.E.A.(Wilderness Education Association), Leave No Trace Certification, Certified in Avalanche Level I & Level II, and a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Robin has over 22 years ski and mountaineering experience and has taught many outdoor courses throughout the western states. Mt. Shasta has been my home for over 17 years and has given me the opportunity to practice and perfect the backcountry skills needed as a outdoor professional and wilderness guide. I look forward to sharing my knowledge, instruction and experience for fun and safe travel in the wonderful world of backcountry travel. Robyn is the author of "The Mt. Shasta Fun Guide" check out her book and her website at: www.mountshastaguide.com
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SWS Mountain Guides Consulting Physican Dr. Emily Sagalyn MD is currently a Resident in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. She graduated with her Medical Degree from the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MA., She also holds a B.A. from Columbia University in New York, NY. She has Wilderness Medicial Experience in the Kunde Hospital in Kunde, Nepal, Medical Clinics in Big Sky, Montana, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, various locations throughout Uath. Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trama Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Patient Oriented Research Certification |
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