American Alpine Institute

Elias is a mountain guide & program manager at the American Alpine Institute. He began guiding in 2011 while attending the University of Arizona for Astrophysics. As an instructor for the alpine institute he primarily works with military and rescue professionals looking for continuing education in technical rescue and mountain travel. Additionally, Elias is an accomplished mountain runner, a volunteer firefighter, a Wilderness Leave No Trace Master Educator, National Registry EMT, US Coast Guard MCPIC, and an ITRA Level 3 Rope Rescue Instructor.