Background

Addie grew up in the Boston suburbs, and discovered the journey of rock climbing while studying Outdoor Recreation at Penn State University.

With this foundation she has since worked in outdoor education wilderness programming and ski resorts, which support the full time climbing passion. Addie was driven to be a guide by her belief in the medium of climbing to facilitate formative and impactful experiences. Addie has climbed all over the country and has a special fondness for the gorgeous red sandstone of Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas and the grippy granite of Yosemite Valley in California. She has also climbed in Frey and Cochamo of Patagonia, which furthered her passion for the adventure of climbing. When not climbing, Addie is probably running through the woods or sitting on a porch.