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Emilie Drinkwater
AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide
Hello! I'm Emilie Drinkwater
A little about me:
In 2001, after graduating from St. Lawrence University with a degree in Anthropology and 4 years of NCAA Nordic skiing, I begged my way into a job as a rock climbing guide in NY's Adirondack Mountains. Yes, begged! I had few credentials and little experience but I was determined to be a guide, to be outside, and to share my passion for climbing, skiing, and adventuring with others.
Today I am the 9th American woman and 100th American Mountain Guide to be certified at the highest level of training and credential attainable by a professional mountain guide -- IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations) -- an achievement recognized in more than 20 member countries.
Risk management is my priority but fun, summits, and successful days out are a close second!
My husband and I own and operate Cloudsplitter Mountain Guides. Check it out for more details, photos, prices, and locations. Come climb, ski, or adventure with me!
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More Fun Facts
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I live in Salt Lake City, UT with my husband but I grew up in, and have a great affinity for, the Northeast.
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I've climbed and skied all over the world and have first ascents/descents in the Adirondacks, Alaska, the Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush.
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I love exploring new mountains and cultures as much as I love hot springs, yoga, cats, and gardens.
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I hate being cold but I love ice climbing and skiing.
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I'm an Outdoor Research Athlete
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I work with WNDR Alpine. Check out their amazing ski and materials technology!
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I'm an AMGA Instructor Team Member
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![High above the fjords, Iceland](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ffea9_5bd4c2dc5f3440629d620d24a8c39660.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_124,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/6ffea9_5bd4c2dc5f3440629d620d24a8c39660.jpg)
![Park City Powder Cats, photo: Will Mcfarlane](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ffea9_ce8e7b87c4af4981803aa9df7cb83f51~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_87,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/6ffea9_ce8e7b87c4af4981803aa9df7cb83f51~mv2.jpg)
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