Dick Jackson has been sharing his passion for mountain environments and cultures around the world since the 1970's. He owns and operates Alpine Illume, an adventure travel and photography service creating unique custom designed trips to mountain ranges around the world. 

Professional mountain guide Dick Jackson owned and operated Aspen Expeditions Worldwide (AEW) from 1976 to 2017. He is an internationally certified by IFMGA/AMGA in all disciplines of rock and ice climbing, ski mountaineering and alpine mountaineering.

Dick's first ascents include the Voie Jackson in Chamonix, France, in 1976. He was on the first American ascent of Himulchuli, Nepal, in 1984. Dick is also an outdoor and landscape photographer, a USHGA-certified tandem paragliding pilot and instructor, and a founder of Aspen Paragliding.

He also serves as an advisor and occasional guide for AEW. Dick served as a board member and president of the American Mountain Guides Association from 2001-'05 during which time he worked tirelessly and successfully to get the International Federation of Mountain Guides to recognize U.S. mountain guides and the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) in accordance with international standards.

When not traveling and guiding, Dick enjoys spending time with his wife, Paulina Vander Noordaa, and daughter, Tashi Jackson.

Dick Jackson is sponsored by Scott Sports and was a Marmot sponsored athlete since 1980. Other outdoor industry relationships include Dynafit, Petzl, Black Diamond and more as a mountain guide and consultant.

Photography courtesy of Dick Jackson.