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)