Christian Mason
Certifications:
- AIARE Avalanche Level I (2006), Arcadia Mountain Guides, Smuggler’s Notch VT.
Teaching Experience:
- Rock Climbing Instructor (2005-present), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA.
- Mountaineering Instructor for the Explorer’s Club of Pittsburgh (volunteer) (2006-present)
- Rock Climbing instructor for the Explorer’s Club of Pittsburgh (volunteer) (2005-present)
Significant Alpine Climbs: (all are unguided)
- Mt.Athabasca, Hourglass (III, 400m, AI3/4) - June 2007
- Mt.Athabasca, Silverhorn (II, 300m, AI2) - June 2007
- Mt.Athabasca, NF Variant. (III, 300m, AI3, 5.7r/x) - September 2006
- Mt.Colden, NY. Trap Dike (II, winter ascent) - February 2006
- Royal Arches, Yosemite, CA 15 pitch - September 2005
- Mt.Rainier, Gibraltar Ledges (II, 9000ft) - May 2005
- Mt Marcy, NY. (winter ascent) - December 2003
- Mt. Haystack, NY. (winter ascent) - December 2003
- Lower Wolfjaw Mountain, NY. (winter ascent) - December 2003
- Mt. Washington, NH. (Winter Ascents) - March 2005, 2006
- Pinnacle Gully (NEI3)
- O’dells Right (NEI3-4)
- Damnation (NEI3)
- South (NEI1)
- Central (NEI1)