Tatum Whatford
Tatum grew up in South Lake Tahoe with the Sierra Nevada as her outdoor playground. In the winter she spent her time ski racing and later became a freeride competitor. She moved to Bozeman, MT where she attended Montana State University. Tatum now spends her winters ski patrolling at Big Sky Resort, and teaching avalanche courses. On a day off you can find her rock climbing, trail running, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, ice climbing and mountaineering. Tatum decided to pursue a career as a mountain guide in hopes of instilling a love and appreciation of the mountains with others.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | Multiple summits via 5 routes including ski descents
- Denali, Alaska (20,310') | 2 successful expeditions
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,781') | Multiple summits via 3 routes, including ski descent
- Mt. Shuksan, Washington (9,131') | Ski descent via White Salmon Glacier
- Mt. Hood, Oregon (11,249’) | Ski descents
- Mt. Adams, Washington (12,276’) | Ski descent
- Multiple ski descents in the Northern Rockies, Sierra, Tetons, and Canadian Rockies
- Alpine/rock climbing/ice climbing ascents in the Cascades, Sierra, Tetons, and Northern Rockies
- Granite Peak, Montana (12,807’) | Women’s fastest known time
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,781') | Fastest known time
Certifications
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- AMGA Alpine Skills Course
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Pro 1 Avalanche Course
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
