Lael Butler
Growing up in Port Angeles, Washington, Lael Butler developed a love for the mountains at an early age, exploring the Olympic Mountains alongside her brother. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for mountain travel and eventually a professional guiding career. She began guiding on Mt. Rainier in 2019 and has since built a diverse skill set. In the winter, she teaches avalanche education courses in MT, and in the summer, she guides primarily on glaciated peaks throughout WA and MT. On her days off, Lael can be found doing anything from steep sport climbing to winter alpine adventures. When she’s not in the mountains, she enjoys sewing and cooking good food with friends.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | via Disappointment Cleaver, Emmons, and Kautz routes
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,781') | via the Coleman Deming, North Ridge, Easton, and Squak routes, including ski descents via the Coleman Deming and North Ridge routes
- Mt. Shuksan, Washington (9,131') | via the Sulphide, White Salmon, and Fisher Chimneys routes, including ski descents via teh Sulphide and White Salmon routes
- Mt. Redoubt, Washington (8,969') | via NE Face with ski descent via Southern Route
- Glacier Peak, Washington (10,541')
- Ice climbing in Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and British Columbia with routes up to Wi5
- Apline rock climbs throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile with routes up to 5.12
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- Emergency Medical Technician
- AIARE Avalanche Pro 1
- AIARE Avalanche Instructor Training
- AMGA Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
