Raymond Holt
Ray spent his childhood growing up in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming. From fishing, hunting, and herding sheep to climbing, biking, and skiing; the mountains have shaped who he is today. As a high schooler he spent a year as an exchange student in Patagonia Argentina surfing, climbing, skiing, and drinking mate. He studied psychology and recreation and outdoor education at college in Gunnison, Colorado where he became a member of the Western Mountain Rescue team and a lead backcountry ski, ice, rock, and backpacking guide.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | via multiple routes
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,781') | via multiple routes
- Forbidden Peak, Washington (8,630') | via the East Ridge Direct
- Cayambe, Ecuador (18,997')
- Cotopaxi, Ecuador (19,348')
- Mt. Fitz Roy, Patagonia
- Aguja Guillaumet, Patagonia
- Aguja I's, Patagonia
- Ski descents in the Elks, San Juans, and Sawatch
- Rock climbs all over the Western United States and Canada
- Ice climbs in south western Colorado
- Many of Colorado’s 14ers
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Level 1
- Professional Avalanche 1
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
