Erin Smart is a UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide based in La Grave, France.
Originally from Seattle, she grew up skiing and climbing in the Cascades of Washington State and has since traveled and worked in mountain ranges around the world including Norway, Alaska, Himalaya, and the Alps. She has been mountain guiding since 2010 and has been spending time in La Grave since 2004.
Erin has pioneered many first ski descents in the Cascades of Washington State, in Alaska, and in the Alps.
In addition to working year round in the mountains, she is a freelance writer for several outdoor magazines and is a Pro Winter Athlete for SCOTT Sports.
Certifications and Education:
Licensed IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level 1 Lead Instructor and Level 2 Instructor
Wilderness First Responder, Former EMT-B
B.A. Natural Resource Management, Western Washington University, 2008
Notable Routes:
Ski attempt of the southwest face of Pumori: Climbed up to 6300m on the face—Nepal
C1 Couloir off backbone ridge: First Descent—North Cascades
NW Couloir on the Four Brothers: First Descent—Central Cascades
West Couloir of Alta Mountain: First Descent—Central Cascades
South face of Lemah 1: First Descent—Central Cascades
The Stuart Range Traverse: Pioneered this five day ski traverse—Central Cascades
Barnard Glacier: Two week ski expedition, several first descents—Alaska
Y Couloir—La Grave, France
Glacier Rond—Chamonix, France
La Diretta de Trident, 7a III—Chamonix, France
El Capitan, East Buttress, 6b IV—Yosemite
West Buttress of Denali, 6190m—Alaska
