Eric Frank, Mountain Guide, RMI Expeditions
Growing up in Ohio, Eric had a relatively flat start to life. Family trips "Out West" served as an opportunity to experience the mountains. Immediately after graduating from Miami University, Eric moved west of the Rockies. In subsequent years, despite having a finance degree, Eric has guided year round and explored most of the notable ranges in the States. Every type of climbing - rock, ice and alpine capture his attention. As a senior guide at RMI, Eric guides programs in Washington, Colorado, Alaska and internationally. When not in the mountains, he resides in Seattle and enjoys reading, cooking and bicycling.
- Mt. Rainier (14,410’), 70+ summits via the Disappointment Cleaver, Gibraltar Ledges, Emmons, Kautz, Ptarmigan Ridge & Liberty Ridge routes
- Alaska Range: 5 expeditions of Mount McKinley (20,320'), West Buttress and Upper West Rib routes, Mt. Hunter (14,573'), Mt. Francis (10,450')
- Himalaya: Expedition to ShishaPangma (26,289'), Lobuche East (20,075')
- Cascade Volcanoes: 2 Mt. Baker (10,778'), 2 Mt. Adams (12,281'), 2 Mt. Hood (11,249'), Mt. St. Helens (8,365'), Mt. Shasta (14,179')
- North Cascades: Ascents up to Grade V and 5.11 including 3 Mt. Shuksan (9,131'), Mt. Stuart (9,415'), Mt. Garfield, Torment, Mt. Index, Forbidden, Eldorado, Liberty Bell, North Early Winter Spire, South Early Winter Spire and others
- Sierra: Ascents up to Grade V and 5.10 including 3 Mt. Whitney (14,495'), Keeler Needle (14,260'), Temple Crag (12,999') and others
- Southwest Desert: Ascents up to Grade V, 5.11 and WI5 including Red Rocks National Conservation Area, NV, Joshua Tree, CA, Moab, UT, Ouray, CO and many others
- Winter rock climbing guiding in Red Rock NCA
- Extensive rock and ice climbing across Mexico, USA, & Canada
- Wilderness First Responder
- American Avalanche Association Level II
- Leave No Trace Trainer
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