CJ Ware
Experience
- Points North Heli-Adventures, Inc.
Guide, 2005-Present - Ice Axe Expeditions
Antarctic Ski Guide: 2009, 2011 - Snowmass Mountain
Professional Ski Patrol, 1997 -2002
- Lift Evacuation Coordinator: responsible for all procedures, training and equipment.
- Licensed Blaster and member of the Snow Safety Team - Eldora Mountain Resort
Professional Ski Patrol, 1992 – 1997
- Rookie and Volunteer Trainer
- Snow Safety and Accident Investigations team member
- Voted “Outstanding Professional Patroller” by my peers for the ’93-’94 season - Colorado Outward Bound School
Course Director, 1999 – 2000
Mountaineering Instructor, 1996-1998 - Nashoba Valley Ski Area
Ski Instructor, 1986-1988
Education & Training
- Heli Ski US Level III Mechanized Ski Guide
- International Snow Science Workshop
Planning Committee 2006, 2010
Attendee 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 - American Avalanche Institute: Level III Mountain Guides Avalanche Course February 2001
- AAI Winter Weather Forecasting: November 2004
- Aspen Expeditions: Level II Avalanche Course January 2000
- American Avalanche Association Professional Member since 1998
- Summit County Professional Avalanche School: Level II Avalanche Course February 1997
- Colorado Outward Bound School: “Winter Skills” Training December 1996
- University of Colorado at Boulder: B.A., Environmental Studies May 15, 1992
- National Outdoor Leadership School:
- Semester in the Rockies September – December, 1989
- Alaska Mountaineering Course June and July, 1986 - Emergency Medical Technician, 1991- 2003
- Wilderness First Responder, 2004 – Present
In the Off-Season
- CJ Built- Websites & Blogs
- Mountain Biking, Whitewater Kayaking, Yoga, Trail Running, Travel, Learning to Surf, BRC






















