About Eddie Schoen

Eddie Schoen is an IFMGA Licensed American Mountain Guide (learn why this is important). Eddie has been sliding, climbing, and roaming through the world’s mountains for most of his adult life. In 2021, he became the 166th American to achieve IFMGA certification. He has climbed, skied, and guided all around the world including destinations such as the Switzerland, Italy, France, Japan, Canada, and India. While having worked extensively in the Tetons and Colorado Front Range, these days you can find him guiding skiers, climbers, and alpinists year-round throughout Washington’s Cascades and beyond.


Accomplishments

  • Ascents of rock climbs up to 5.13a & ice climbs up to WI6

  • Steep ski descents such as the Notch Couloir on Longs Peak, Y Couloir on Mt Ypsilon, Chair Peak NE Buttress

  • Numerous ski descents of Mt Rainier and Mt Baker

  • Multiple guided expeditions on Denali

  • Solo completion of Teton Grand Traverse in a day (5.8, 12,000’, Grade V)

  • Numerous guided ascents of the Grand Teton, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Longs Peak, and other peaks in the Cascades & Tetons

  • Expeditions to Alaska and Himalaya

Background & Training

  • Certified Rock, Ski, & Alpine Guide through the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA)

  • American Avalanche Association Professional Level 1 & 2

  • Canadian Avalanche Association ITP Operations Level 2

  • AIARE Course Leader

  • American Avalanche Association Professional Trainer

  • SPRAT/IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician

  • Wilderness First Responder / EMT

*Note on permits, access, & rates: Due to the complexities of land management in the U.S., many trips and courses are run under the permits and insurance of affiliated guide service partners. I only work with reputable guide services who conform with the AMGA’s Scope of Practice as well as their local land management’s permitting and access policies. Rates may vary based on location, but on average it costs around $600/day/guide. This cost is split amongst participants on a trip or course, however, ratios are limited for risk management and quality reasons. Maximum ratios for technical climbing are 2:1, up to 6:1 for ski touring, and varies for instructional courses.