Augustine Volcano

Eventually, probably four years ago, once I really started getting into mixed climbing, I was able to set my sights more on the new routes.

In 2023, Michael made his first trip to Alaska, actually climbing in the Kachatnas on an AAC grant and putting up a new route on the north buttress of Mount Augustine.

But for Michael, it had merely whet his appetite for the range.

And then he met Eli, and they quickly aligned as partners.