Leif Bergstrom
Leif grew up nordic ski racing and alpine skiing in Hood River, Oregon. The desire for bigger ski lines pushed him to learn more and become a well-rounded skier and mountaineer. Leif attended several universities before graduating from the University of Savoie Mont Blanc in France with a degree in outdoor sports design. Leif is an active member of the Hood River Crag Rats, the oldest mountain rescue team in the United States. Leif spends his summers guiding for RMI on Rainier, Denali, and in the North Cascades. His winters are focused on skiing in the Northwest and Chamonix, France. When he's not in the mountains you can find him surfing, sailing, or sewing some new gear.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 30+ summits via 4 different routes
- Mt. Hood, Oregon (11,249') | 30+ summits and ski descents via more than 10 different routes
- Mt. McKinley, Alaska (20,310') | 4 Expeditions on the West Buttress and ski descent via Orient Express, Messner Couloir and other ski lines
- Mt Adams, Washington (12,281') | Multiple summits and ski descents via various routes
- Mt Baker, Washington (10,786') | Multiple summits via 3 different routes
- Many North Cascades climbing including summits of Shuksan, Liberty Bell, South Early Winter Spire, Cutthroat Peak
- Various ski mountaineering lines and climbs in the Wasatch Range, Utah
- Various ski lines and alpine climbs in the Alps (France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria)
Certifications
- AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
- AMGA Assistant Ski Guide
- AAI Pro 1 Avalanche
- AIARE Rec Level 2 Avalanche
- Wilderness First Responder/CPR
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
