Jim Fritsch

Objective

• To utilize my skills and abilities to the fullest, to enhance my professional and personal contributions and growth.

Experience

• 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.

Education and Training

• California State University, Chico, BA, exercise science/physiology.
• Alaska State Emergency Trauma Technician
• CPR, Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care
• Avalanche level II Certified, Alpine Skills International
• High Angle Rescue Response, Cordova Alaska
• Avalanche Rescue Response, Cordova Alaska
• International Snow Science Workshop
• Helicopter Short-Haul Rescue

Activities

• USPA skydiver
• BASE jumper,
• Guided bungee jumps throughout North and South American for past 14 years
• Team member of Dan Osmans World record rope jump
• Surfing spots from Alaska to Costa Rica
• Head fly fishing guide at Orca Adventure Lodge
• NASDS Scuba Diver
• Brown Bear photography guide