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I never got to say thanks for an amazing time. I can't tell you how fun it was to get out there with Kip and try to push myself in the Chugach. The terrain lived up to it's reputation. For me it was a great first step and learning experience and I can't wait to get back and keep working on my big mountain skills. I really learned to appreciate what you guys are doing up there. It's a very special place.
— Jonathan Mathews

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John Mletschnig

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http://www.utahbackcountryskiing.blogspot.com/

Education

• BS Geography, University of Utah
• Snow and Avalanche Mechanics
• 19^th National Avalanche School
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Outdoor Emergency Care Provider
• Approved Handler High Explosives, NZ
• Heli Ski US Level III Guide

Experience

• Ski Guide, Points North Heli Adventures, AK 2008, 2009, 2010
• Ski Guide, Park City Powder Cats, UT 2008, 2009, 2010
• Ski Guide, Avalanche Educator, Utah Mountain Adventures 2009, 2010
• Ski Guide, Avalanche Educator, Mt. Ruapehu, NZ 2010
• Ski Guide, Ice Axe Expeditions, Antarctica 2009
• Snow Safety and Ski Patrol Director, Mt. Olympus, NZ 2008, 2009
• Ski Patrol, Mt. Olympus, NZ 2007
• Snow Safety Director and Cat Ski Guide, Mt. Potts, NZ 2007
• Snow Safety and Ski Patrol Director, Mt. Cheeseman, NZ 2006
• Ski Patrol and Ski Guide, Solitude, UT 2005, 2006
• Ski Patrol, Solitude, UT 2004
• Ski Instructor, Solitude, UT 2003

Memories

• Chugach Range, AK DEEEEEEP 2010
• Tierra del Fuego and the Antarctic Peninsula, skiing with penguins 2009
• Lassen Peak, CA summit speed fly 2009
• Craigieburn Range, NZ traverse, ok, this is windy 2009
• Mt. Cook, NZ East Face attempt 2008
• Heney Range, AK traverse 2008
• Lone Peak, UT steeps, Alpine to White Pine 2007
• Solitude, UT 184’’ in 12 days 2006
• Mt. Shasta, CA steep corn summer, seven routes 2005
• Mt Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt Shasta, Mt Shuksan, steeps 2004
• Sawtooth Range, ID steep chuting 2004
• Red Pine, UT waist deep by moonlight 2004
• Teton Crest, WY traverse 2003
• Rogers Pass, BC pow, pow, pow 2002
• Alta, UT 106” in 100 hours 2001
• Alyeska, AK deep on straights, knee to face 1997
• Old Lyme, CT garage roof air 1993

The PNH Guides

Kevin Quinn	Jessica Sobolowski Quinn	Jason Mack	Jim Fritsch	Will Paden
Allen Riley	Tom Waclo	CJ Ware	Kip Garre	Chris Anthony
George Willis	Benjamin Mitchell	John Mletschnig	"Tucker" Patton	Kevin Bibby
Jeff Dostie	Brennan Lagasse

PNH Guest Guides

Dean Conway	Patrick White	Kelly Gray	Tom Brand
Tal Fletcher	Raif Anderson