Testimonials

Kevin, Jess and PNH, I can’t thank-you all enough for such a great vacation, er: our honeymoon! Pete (my husband) was telling me about our plans and, while I was excited, I could not begin to imagine how great this could be. The entire staff is so accommodating and genuinely enthusiastic about this area, the activities, and the showing us a good time! And the down days were fun too! We will always remember you guys and how great you made our honeymoon!
— Jennifer Jackson, Baltimore, MD

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Jim Fritsch

Objective

Utilize my skills and abilities to the fullest, to enhance my professional and personal contributions and growth.

Experience / Qualifications

Guide: Points North Heli-Adventures, Inc. – Cordova, Alaska – 1999-present.
- client safety, snow and terrain assessment, glacier travel, communications, helicopter operations, avalanche control and procedures.
- bungee and fishing guide for down days.
Owner / Operator: Primal Instinct – 1991-present.
- client and staff safety, rigging procedures, training of staff and clients, stunt coordinator.
US Heli Ski Association Level III Mechanized Ski Guide
California State University, Chico, BA, Phys. Ed. exercise science/physiology.
US Coast Guard / Masters Captain Lic.
Alaska EMT I
Medic / Cordova Volunteer Fire Dept.
Avalanche level II Certified, Alpine Skills International
Back Country & Avalanche Rescue Response, Cordova Alaska
Confined Space / High Angle Rescue, Cordova Alaska
Red Cross Cert. Lifeguard
Ski Safety Patrol, Mt. Eyak, Cordova AK
All-Seasons Wilderness Guide: Rafting, Fishing, Skiing, Wildlife Photo, Brown Bear Observation, Launch Site Exploration
International Snow Science Workshop
Helicopter Short-Haul Rescue

Interests / Activities

Playing in my backyard – Chugach Mountains, Copper River Delta, North Gulf Coast AK
Learning new ways to experience gravity, water and snow
Fitness and Training
Meeting new people
Family and Friends

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