Charlie Harrison
Charlie grew up in the sprawling metropolis of Etna, New Hampshire, competing as an alpine ski racer for 16 years before shifting over to backcountry sports. After finishing a degree in philosophy at Williams College, he moved West in search of bigger terrain and wilder mountains. These days, he winters in Bozeman Montana, where he spends an inordinate amount of time exploring the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in the vertical plane. Charlie is committed to sharing mountain environments with his fellow enthusiasts, and loves helping other climbers improve their skills and meet their goals. He loves all types of climbing but prioritizes ski mountaineering because gliding on two planks is simply written into his DNA. When he isn’t guiding, you can find Charlie working on mountain bikes, cooking brunch, obsessing over metal sub-genres, or free-hanging on his ice tools.
Climbing Resumé
- 7+ Summits of Mt. Rainier via the Kautz, Emmons, and Disappointment Cleaver
- Mt. Adams via Adams Glacier
- Mt Baker via Easton Glacier
- Full Traverse of the Tantalus Range, BC
- Extensive backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering all over the American West and British Columbia
- Rock and ice routes in Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and the Northeast
Certifications
- AAI Professional Level 1 Avalanche
- Wilderness First Responder
- AMGA Alpine Skills Course
- AMGA Ski Guide Course
- LNT Master Educator
