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. While specializing in skiing and climbing, he enjoys anything that gets his hands dirty and gets him outdoors.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410')
- 25 of Colorado’s 14ers
- Over 100 lead climbs in Taylor Canyon, Hartman Rocks, Shelf Road, Boulder Canyon, Clear Creek Canyon, Eldorado Canyon, Poudre Canyon, Garden of the Gods, North Table, Lookout Mountain, Moab
- Biked 500 miles on the Camino del Santiago from Lisbon, Portugal to Santiago de Compostella Spain
- Skied Countless lines in Summit County, Crested Butte, Silverton, and Bariloche Argentina
- Ice climbed in Lake City, Ouray, and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
- Surfed in California, Colorado, Portugal, Spain, France, Argentina
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Level 1
- Professional Avalanche 1
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor