Roland Scott
Roland was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, growing up in the surrounding outdoors with his parents. Throughout high school he spent many of his weekends exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest with friends and mentors. Since high school, he has had the opportunity to lead trips in Oregon and California, working for a number of schools to leads students into the outdoors.
While in college and living in Southern California, Roland explored different terrain while getting to do more rock climbing and backcountry skiing. Although he had not thought of Los Angeles as outdoorsy when considering it as a place to live, he has made the time to climb and ski nearby peaks. Now Roland lives in New York City where he is a medical student at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. No matter the quality of the climbs elsewhere, the mountains of the Pacific Northwest will always hold a special place in Roland’s heart.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 18+ summits via the Disappointment Cleaver, the Ingraham Direct, and Emmons routes
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,786')
- Forbidden Peak, Washington (8,815')
- Eldorado Peak, Washington (8,868')
- Mt. Ellinor, Washington (5,952')
- Torment Peak, Washington (8,120')
- Mt. Shasta, California (14,180')
- Mt. Hood, Oregon (11,249')
- Grand Teton, Wyoming (13,775') | Several routes in Grand Teton National Park
- 2 Expeditions to Selkirk Mountain Range in British Columbia, Canada
- Rock climbs throughout Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming
- Ski descents in Central Oregon, Southern California, Utah, and the Tetons
Certifications
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level 1
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
