Barry Blanchard is known world wide as the modern father of Canadian alpine mountaineering and hard ice climbs. Recent additions to his backyard are M16 on Howse Peak and his long awaited ascent of Infinite Patience on the Emperor face of Mt. Robson.
Barry has traveled around the world in search of Alpine adventure, these travels have include new routes on the North face of the Droites, in Chamonix, and two successful Everest expeditions. Most impressive was his bold Alpine style attempt of the massive Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat; the team came very close to summiting before having to turn around due to stormy weather. An epic descent followed including the accidental throwing away of the ropes and the lucky discovery of some new ones! Barry is an internationally certified UIAGM guide and frequently works as a safety coordinator for Hollywood.