Robin's family and friends have organized a scholarship in her memory.
Robin was an integral part of her family and our community for many years, working as a Professional Observer at NWAC, a member of the Crystal Mountain Avalanche Forecasting Program, a guide for Alpine Ascents International, and a National Park Service climbing ranger on Denali. Outside of guiding, Robin served as an ER nurse, dedicating her life to caring for others.
Whether in the hospital or high on a glacier, helping people was a huge part of who she was. Robin was a trusted teammate, mentor, climbing partner, and dear friend. She brought warmth, grit, empathy, and unmistakable spirit to every expedition she joined, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy endures in the climbers she inspired, the teammates she uplifted, and the countless lives she touched along the way.
Robin was a lifelong learner, committed to outdoor education and passionate about helping her coworkers, particularly women, find their footing in the industry. These scholarships are intended to support female-identifying avalanche workers in the Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon) by reducing the barriers to entry to continuing education. Scholarships will be offered to those taking their professional level avalanche courses or pursuing other continuing education opportunities in the snow/avalanche industry.