Paul Butler, co-owner of NCMG, has been guiding in the North Cascades for over 20 years. His experience has been a combination of private guiding and working as a Chief Instructor for the Pacific Crest Outward Bound School. His passion for climbing has led to adventures all over the western United States as well as abroad in Ecuador, Patagonia and the Alps. He is a level III PSIA certified Nordic and backcountry ski guide, and co-owner of North Cascade Heli.