Cheri Higman
Avalanche Instructor/Ski Guide
Cheri grew up hiking along the Mount Loop in the Washington Cascades. She fell in love with climbing and exploring high places in 2007. Once a splitboarder, and now skier, Cheri finds her passion instructing avalanche courses and helping folks get into the winter backcountry. She worked as NWAC’s Education Manager, helping develop their education programs, emphasizing work in continued development. Just to make sure she does not have an minute of free time, Cheri volunteers for Seattle Mountain Rescue so you know you are in good hands! Read More
Juliana Garcia
IFMGA Guide/Avalanche Instructor
Juliana started climbing the mountains of Ecuador at fifteen years old. Since then, she has climbed and guided many mountains and big walls throughout the Andes, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, as well as in Pakistan, Alaska, United States and the Alps. She became the first female Latin American certified IFMGA mountain guide and served as the President of the Ecuadorian Association of guides for 6 years. She is currently one of the instructors of the Ecuadorian guiding school ESGUIM. Juliana is also a Patagonia Brand Ambassador and an AIARE Avalanche Education Instructor. Read More
Brigit Hill
Avalanche Course Leader
Brigit is originally from New England and moved to Snoqualmie Pass in 2012 to be closer to the mountains. Brigit is currently working towards a master’s degree in Sustainable Mountain Development from the Center for Mountain Studies in Perth, Scotland and a GIS Certificate from the University of Washington. When she isn’t working, you can find her skiing around Snoqualmie Pass in the winter, climbing or fly fishing when it’s a little less snowy. Brigit’s professional certifications include: AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and Leave No Trace Trainer. Read More
