Alaska

In the Cordillera Blanca of Peru, he pioneered new alpine climbing routes on the southwest face of Santa Cruz Norte (5829 meters) and the unclimbed Caraz III (5720 meters) via the south face. Erickson also made a premiere ski descent of the northwest ridge of Tocllaraju (6032 meters) and a ski descent of the southeast face of Artesonraju (6025 meters). In Pakistan, as a member of the Karakoram Cleaning and Climbing Expedition, he worked for a less polluted, healthier environment by educating porters while also attempting an unclimbed 5998-meter peak.

A native Montanan, Erickson proudly calls Bozeman his home. He has teamed up with worthy partners to compile a comprehensive list of first ascents on some of Montana's hardest mixed ice climbs. He has made difficult premiere ski mountaineering descents in Montana, Wyoming and Alaska and has compiled a lengthy list of difficult descents throughout North America. Many of these ski descents were, at one point in history, considered classic alpine climbs.

Kristoffer Erickson has been only sporadically noticed for his achievements as an athlete because he's usually the one taking the photographs. With his camera in hand, Erickson has documented adventures around the world in editorial and commercial publications throughout the outdoor industry. Erickson's love for photography and exploration has allowed his avocation and vocation to merge, creating a fully developed mountain adventure.