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
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 50+ summits via 3 different routes
- Aconcagua, Argentina (22,837') | 5 expeditions
- Denali, Alaska (20,310') | 3 expeditions
- Chimborazo, Ecuador (20,549')
- Cayambe, Ecuador (18,996')
- Antisana, Ecuador (18,875')
- Ixtaccihuatl, Mexico (17,343')
- Pico de Orizaba, Mexico (18,491')
- Nevado Urus, Peru (18,028')
- Ishinca, Peru (18,143')
- Nevado Copa, Peru (20,302')
- Mt Baker, Washington (10,781') | 5 summits via North Ridge and Boulder Glacier
- Mt. Hood, Oregon (11,250') | 5 summits and ski descents
- Mt. Shuksan, Washington (9,131') | 6 summits via Fisher Chimneys, Sulphide Glacier
- Mt. Stuart, Washington (9,416') | via North Ridge and West Ridge
- Mount Sir Donald, BC, Canada (10,774') | via 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 Level 1 Instructor
