ÂÜÀòÂÒÂ×

Rich Graziano is a Ski Patroller (EMT) at Purgatory Resort since December 2021 and a Lecturer in Philosophy at Cal Poly State University since September 2005, specializing in epistemology, metaphysics, and analytic philosophy. Rich has extensive experience in mountaineering, having served as Lead Climbing Guide for International Alpine Guides from February 2011 to 2019 and for Shasta Mountain Guides from May 2011 to 2013, focusing on winter and summer mountaineering, technical rock climbing, and client instruction on Leave No Trace practices. Rich holds a C.Phil and M.A. in Philosophy from UC Santa Barbara, a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Talbot School of Theology, a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from California State University, Fullerton, and an Associate of Arts in General Education from New Mexico Military Institute.