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We just wanted to say thank-you for providing such an outstanding vacation. We originally had planned for this to be our trip of a lifetime –now it looks like we’ll try and make a lifetime of trips to PNH. Thanks for making us feel like part of the PNH family!
— Esty and Jim Steffen, Salt Lake City, UT
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Tallentyre (Tal) S. Fletcher Jr.
“I believe it is possible to squeeze 25 hours into a single day.”
Professional Experience
- Ski Guide. Ice Axe Expeditions. Antarctic Peninsula & South Pole. 2008-Present.
- Helicopter Skiing Guide. Points North Heli-Adventures. Chugach Mountain Range, Alaska. 2001-Present.
- Level 3 Mechanized Ski Guide. Expert in assessing weather, avalanches, snow safety, emergency medical care, rescue, evacuation, winter mountaineering, helicopter & boat operations and group dynamics. Directly responsible for 4-8 clients per day.
- Owner. Truckee Tahoe Transportation, Inc. 2004-Present.
Provides private car service by appointment in and around Truckee and the California side of North Lake Tahoe and specializes in trips to and from the Reno Airport.
Education
- University of Colorado, Boulder. Bachelor of Arts in Communication. 2002.
- California Emergency Medical Technician. Sierra College. 1993
- Alaska Emergency Trauma Technician. 2001
- Wilderness First Responder. NOLS/WMI. 2004 (Recerts 2007, 2009)
- American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. Level II. 2005.
- International Snow Science Workshop. 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician. Level II. Rescue3 International. 1993
Skills and Experience
- 12 seasons skiing and guiding in Alaska, Antarctica, North America, Argentina and French & Swiss Alps
- Level 3 Mechanized Ski Guide. HeliSki U.S. 2010
- FAA Private Pilot. 2006. BFR 2008, 2010
- USPA Licensed Skydiver. 1997.
- USHGA Licensed Paraglider Pilot. 2003.
- Proficient in English and conversational Spanish
- Planned and completed a solo 1800 mile bike ride from Canada to Mexico
- On a bet, I once completed a marathon without any training, while wearing sandals and immediately after eating a large burrito.
References available upon request.
Contact
talfletcher@gmail.com
+1.530.412.0807
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