Growing up in rural Western New York, Dom fostered an enjoyment for the outdoors early in life through fishing, snowboarding, and running around the Allegheny Mountains. While in high school, a serious affinity for mountaineering literature and a growing interest in the world outside led Dom to the Adirondack Mountains, where he received a degree in Environmental Studies from Paul Smith’s College. Throughout college, he spent his summers traveling to Estes Park, CO, to work on trail crews and fill his downtime with as much rock climbing as possible. Post-graduation led to a full-time move out west with stints around the state of Colorado, Oregon, and Washington while pursuing a career in guiding. These days Dom lives full-time in Estes Park, CO, with his wife and dog, enjoying abundant skiing and climbing right out the backdoor. He is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, the head guide at KMAC Guides, an instructor for the Silverton Avalanche School, and a mountain guide at Alpine Ascents International.
Certifications:
- AMGA Certified Rock Guide
- AMGA Apprentice Alpine and Ski Guide
- AMGA SPI Course Provider
- Avalanche Pro 2
- Wilderness First Responder