Steve Gately

Steve is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He found his passion for the outdoors in the old glacial worn peaks of New Hampshires White Mountains. Shortly after high school Steve moved to Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, where he began rock climbing and challenging himself with winter ascents of the ranges most prominent peaks. In 2009 he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in its entirety. The following year (2010) he moved out west to Flagstaff, Arizona, where he worked as a Crew Leader for a Conservation Corps building hiking trails for three years. In 2012 he combined his passion for teaching, climbing and the outdoors when he began guiding for RMI. Steve currently lives in Park City, Utah, where he spends most of his time skiing and ice climbing.

Climbing Resumé

• 50+ summits of Mount Rainier (14,410') via 3 different routes
• 5 expeditions to Aconcagua (22,837')
• 3 expeditions to Denali (20,320')
• 1 expedition to Ecuador: Chimborazo, Cayambe, Antisana
• 1 expedition to Mexico: Ixtaccihuatl, Pico de Orizaba
• 1 expedition to Peru: Nevado Urus, Ishinca, Nevado Copa
• 5 summits of Mount Baker (10,781') - North Ridge, Boulder Glacier
• 5 summits of Mount Hood (11,250') - ski descents
• 6 summits of Mount Shuksan (9,131') - Fisher Chimneys, Sulphide Glacier
• 2 summits of Mount Stuart (9,416') - North Ridge, West Ridge
• 1 summit of Mount Sir Donald (10,774') - Northwest Ridge
• Ski Mountaineering in Iceland as well as the French and Swiss Alps

 

Certifications

• Wilderness First Responder
• AIARE Avalanche Level II
• AMGA Rock Guide Course
• AMGA Ski Guide Course
• Leave No Trace Trainer