Tom Waclo

Education

• BS in Physics, University of Maryland, December 1992

Experience

• Lead Guide, Valdez H2O Heli Adventures, 2002
  Avalanche Forecaster, Valdez H2O Heli Adventures, 2001
• World Extreme Skiing Championships, Safety Director, 2000
• Ski Guide, Valdez H2O Heli Adventures, 1999 and 2000
• Squaw Valley Pro Ski Patrol, 1994-2002
• River Guide and Safety Kayaker, 1993-1997
  Costa Rica, Colorado, West Virginia, California

Skills

• Traditional climbing in 5.9 range, sport to 5.10
  Summer 2002 routes include Arrowhead Arête, Swiss Arête, Bear Creek Spire and the Venetian Blind Arête. Ice climbing guide, Valdez H2O Heli Adventures 2000-02
• Extensive backcountry skiing in CA. Winter 2002 routes include Red Slate Couloir, Mt. Humphrey’s Couloir, and Pyramid Peak. Ski mountaineering tour of French Alps, 1999-2000
• Proficient with computers, radios, GPS, mapping, databases and digital photography
• Taught High Angle/Crevasse rescue skills at Valdez H2O Heli Adventures, 2000-2002

Training

• Emergency Medical Technician, Salida CO 1993 recerts in CA 95,98,00,02
• CPR certified
• Level 2 Avalanche Certified, Donner Summit CA, 1998
• California Blasters License
• Squaw Valley High Angle Team
• International Snow Science Workshop, 2000 and 2002