Countries worked in
United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru
Brief Bio
Richard assures that all the equipment needs of the American Alpine Institute climbing school and guide services activities are met in 6 states and 16 countries. He also enjoys advising climbers on their selection of personal equipment for domestic and foreign programs. Richard's climbing and skiing has taken him throughout Chile, Peru, and Argentina as well as to the US, Canada, and Europe. He has extensive experience in search and rescue operations, ITRA level 3 Rope Rescue Instructor. He has been guiding professionally since 1993 and for AAI since 2006. He is proficient in German and a native speaker of Spanish. AIARE Level 1 & 2 Avalanche Lead Instructor, AMGA SPI Certified, and Leave No Trace Master Educator.