Seth Burns's Rock, Ice, and Alpine Climbing, Skiing, Mountaineering Gear & Expert Recommendations
Mountain Guide, Avalanche Forecaster
UT & WAWithout the unknown and unknowable, life is flat and barren.
Seth grew up on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee where he spent a large portion of his childhood outside. While earning his BS in Biology at the University of the South, Seth was introduced to the joys of rock climbing and trail running, pursuits that carried him out west to bigger mountains. He enjoys all disciplines of mountain movement, whether on snow, ice, or rock. Seth spends his summers in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska living his passion for alpine climbing and guiding. His winters are spent in Utah chasing "the greatest snow on Earth" and working as an Avalanche Forecaster and Snow Safety Supervisor for Powder Mountain ski resort. Seth is an AMGA certified Rock Guide, Assistant Alpine Guide, and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician. When not working, Seth enjoys a lazy trail run, a good cup of coffee, and spending time with his wife and daughter
Discipline: Rock, Ice, and Alpine Climbing, Skiing, Mountaineering
Specialty: Mountain movement
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Expert Gear Picks from Seth Burns
Expert rock, ice, and alpine climbing, skiing, mountaineering gear recommendations from Seth Burns, Mountain Guide, Avalanche Forecaster, based in UT & WA.
Seth Burns's Recovery and Performance
Fuel for performance and recovery
Seth Burns recommends the Skratch Labs Skratch Labs Sport Recovery Drink Mix - 12 Servings Chocolate — The best recovery drink mix out there. 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein. This makes you feel like yourself after the hardest and biggest day in the mountains.
Seth Burns recommends the Skratch Labs Skratch Labs Super High-Carb Sport Drink Mix Raspberry — It can be hard to eat during high out put activities or at high altitudes. This drink mix fills the gap. It easy on the stomach and provides calories when you need them most.
Seth Burns recommends the Skratch Labs Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix Variety Pack - 20 Servings Assorted — A hydration mix that isn't too sweet.
Seth Burns recommends the Skratch Labs Skratch Labs Energy Chews Variety Pack - 10 Servings Assorted — Quick energy, easy to digest and fast hitting
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