After an all-you-can-eat backcountry skiing mentality during college, often skiing in the Wallowas, Tom then spent a season interning at Silverton Mountain in Colorado and another guiding in the Purcells of interior BC.  He later ski patrolled at Steven's Pass and was a catski guide nearby for three years. Next, Tom moved on to teach AIARE courses in Northwest Montana as well as teaching and guiding in the Tetons.  He now calls Northeastern Oregon home and loves exploring its many drainages by ski and by snowmachine.  He has still never skied in his home state of Rhode Island (highest point at 812' above sea level).

Tom maintains a WFR, along with completing the AIARE Course Leader, Pro II, and AMGA Advanced Ski Guide courses.  Sliding on snow in beautiful places is something he is passionate about and that he loves to share with WBG guests.