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PNH: Well, what can we say…for us “Bostononians” to be able to ski your unbelievably beautiful mountains was definitely a dream come true. Words cannot describe how we felt to fly over those peaks. The heli ride itself was a real trip! Something we’ll never forget. You guys are the greatest, made us feel right at home like part of a big family and the food was fantastic…thanks chefs! Special thanks to J-Mack (our guide), he really took us under his wing and made us feel very comfortable and relaxed…he was the best. We will never forget all of you and the most awesome experience of our lives.
— Anna and Ray Brandariz, Boston, MA
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James ‘Tucker’ Patton
Experience
- 5 Seasons working / skiing in the Chugach Mountain Range with numerous first descents
- Mechanized Ski Guide, Points North Heli Adventures Inc., Cordova, Ak.
- Alpine Ski Guide, Ice Axe Expeditions, Antarctica
- Mechanized Ski Guide, World Heli Challenge, Wanaka, New Zealand
- Remote Outpost Camp Fly-Fishing Guide, Bristol Bay Lodge, Dillingham, Ak.
- Fly-Fishing Guide, Clearwater Lodge, Burney Falls, Ca.
- Extensive backcountry travel and ski descents in Alaska, California, Utah, and Nevada
- Southern hemisphere winter working and skiing in New Zealand
- Big mountain & freestyle ski coach, Squaw Valley Freestyle Team, Squaw Valley, Ca.
Certifications/Courses
- US Heli Ski Association Level 3 Mechanized Ski Guide
- Heli-Ski U.S. Guide Member
- AIARE Avalanche Level 2, Truckee, Ca.
- AIARE Avalanche Level 1, Truckee, Ca.
- Wilderness First Responder, NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute, Bishop, Ca.
- Adult & Child CPR & Airway Management, NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute, Bishop, Ca.
- Points North Heli-Adventures Guide Training, Juneau, AK
- US Coast Guard OUPV Limited Operator of Uninspected Vessels 6 Pack License
- State of California Department of Fish and Game Licensed Fishing Guide
- Clearwater Lodge Guide School graduate
- Fixed Wing Private Pilot License in progress
Sponsors
- Blizzard Skis – www.blizzardsportusa.com
- Tecnica Ski Boots – www.tecnicausa.com
- Patagonia Product Testing Ambassador
Education
- University of Southern California, B.S. Business Administration
Personal Interests
- Surfing
- Mt. Biking
- Rock – climbing
- Mountaineering
- Lacrosse
- Hunting
- World Travel – China, Thailand, Indonesia, Fiji, New Zealand, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Canada, France, England, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, Antarctica, and Czech Republic
The PNH Guides
 Kevin Quinn |
 Jessica Sobolowski Quinn |
 Jason Mack |
 Jim Fritsch |
 Will Paden |
 Allen Riley |
 CJ Ware |
 Kip Garre |
 Chris Anthony |
 George Willis |
 Benjamin Mitchell |
 John Mletschnig |
 "Tucker" Patton |
PNH Guest Guides
 Dean Conway |
 Patrick White |
 Kelly Gray |
 Tom Brand |
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 Tal Fletcher |
 Raif Anderson |
