Originally from rural Massachusetts, Gabe grew up climbing and skiing through the beautiful hardwood forests of New England. After moving to Washington to earn a BA in Economics from Whitman College, he relocated to Central Oregon in 2003 to work as a rock climbing guide at Smith Rock.
“Once I saw how much snow we get in the Cascades, I was hooked on living here year round! I can’t get enough of storm skiing through quiet old growth forests.”
Now Gabe lives in Bend with his family and their puppy Shea. He works year-round as a mountain guide and instructor. During the winter he teaches AIARE avalanche awareness courses and enjoys helping folks explore the Oregon backcountry. He is AIARE Level 3 trained, and is a course leader/instructor on the Level 1 and 2 courses for Three Sisters Backcountry. Additionally he is a professional member of the American Avalanche Association.
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