Hannah McGowan

- One of only a handful of fully certified female IFMGA guides
- 10x Denali expeditions, multiple Aconcagua ascents, dozens of Rainier summits
- Nearly 20 years of international guiding, climbing, and ski mountaineering experience
- Background in sea kayaking expeditions in Prince William Sound
- Based in Alaska, guiding heli skiing, avalanche education, and big mountain expeditions
For nearly two decades, Hannah has pursued adventure across the globe, guiding on glaciers, granite walls, and high peaks from Alaska to the Andes. One of only a handful of fully certified female IFMGA guides, she has led 10 Denali expeditions, multiple ascents of Aconcagua, and countless climbs of Rainier, alongside a deep resume of technical routes, ski descents, and instructional courses.
Hannah began her career guiding sea kayaking trips in Prince William Sound, training new guides while living out of a tent and dry bag. Today, she divides her time between heli ski guiding in Alaska’s Chugach, teaching avalanche safety, and leading expeditions on big peaks around the world. Renowned for her calm leadership and breadth of experience, she brings both technical mastery and grounded confidence to every team she joins.