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With over thirty years of extensive climbing experience including wall ascents of Half Dome and Long’s Peak as well as expeditionary climbs in Alaska and Canada, Mark’s expertise covers the entire climbing spectrum. An accomplished photographer as well, his pictures have appeared in numerous national magazines and his annual slide shows have become something of a local tradition. Having lived his entire life in nearby Plattsburgh, he holds the distinction of being one of Rock and River's two "native" climbing guides. Known as the "Mayor Of Pok-o", and an original founder of the famed "Ski to Die" club, Mark's knowledge of the local climbing and skiing scene is unsurpassed. 

Born: 1955, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Education: St. John’s high school and Clinton Community College.
Guiding disciplines: Rock, ice and skiing.
Dream trip: Canadian Rockies in August.
Preferred Adirondack cliff:  Pok-o-Moonshine of course!
Favorite food: Cheerios and pizza (not mixed together though).