Karin has spent the vast majority of her life learning, growing, and being humbled in the mountain environment. She began working professionally in the avalanche industry in 2002. For over 20 years, she has been an outdoor educator, avalanche course instructor, technical guide, ski patroller, and forecaster. Karin is both a recreational and professional avalanche course leader. She is also a full-time guide. She loves teaching custom courses designed around backcountry skiing and the avalanche education needs of her guests.

She is an AMGA-certified ski guide and Rock Guide. Currently, she is pursuing IFMGA certification by finishing the Alpine discipline. Karin received her professional training in Canada, where she trained to the CAA Pro Level 2 standard and attended the CAA Pro 3 seminar led by Bruce Jamieson. As a professional member of both the Canadian Avalanche Association and the American Avalanche Association, she maintains strong ties to the industry.

She grew up learning the craft of backcountry skiing and climbing in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. She has worked throughout western North America and currently splits her time between Silverton, CO, and Moab, UT. When not on the snow, Karin is an avid ultra-endurance bikepack racer. She has been on the women’s podium in several events..