Cheryl Talbert
Have you ever wondered what it's like to guide climbers to the summit of Mount Rainier? Would you like to know the five things that are always in a travel writer's backpack? Do you want to work outdoors, or maybe pursue a career as a guide?
Foothills Branch is sponsoring local travel writer and international mountain guide Charlotte Austin to share stories and photos from her experiences from a decade of guiding adventures and living on the road. Come share adventures, ask questions, and see breathtaking photos from around the world.
This event will be held at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center on Nov 7 at 7pm. $10 for Mountaineers Members, $12 for General Public (plus small processing fee). Save your seat - don't miss the fun!
Charlotte Austin is a Seattle-based adventure/travel writer and mountain guide. Her work has been published in Alpinist, Misadventures Magazine, Stay Wild, Seattle Magazine, Women's Adventure Magazine, Mountain Magazine, Seattle Met, and more. When she's not writing, Charlotte works for International Mountain Guides, where she leads climbing, mountaineering, and hiking expeditions around the world. In 2017 alone, she led a team on a summit attempt on Denali (20,310'), summited Mount Elbrus (the tallest mountain in Europe), guided an expedition to climb the tallest mountain in Mongolia, and trekked over Salktantay Pass in Peru. She is also a Wilderness EMT, Leave No Trace trainer, and holds a Level 2 certification with the American Institute for Avalanche Training and Education.
Recent published stories by Charlotte include her article on not summiting Mount Rainier, her feature-length essay on women in alpinism, and a post about having the conversation that could save your life.
