Andrew Eisenstark
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, Montreal, June 2000
- Glacier Travel/Crevasse Rescue Course, Chamonix Experience guide service, Argentiere, France, January 2002
- Wilderness First Responder Certification, Wilderness Medicine Institute/Sierra Mountain Center, Aspendell, December 2007; re-certified November 2009, December 2011
- Level II Certification, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education, Alpine Skills International, Truckee, January 2008
- Technical Guides Training, Shasta Mountain Guides, May 2010
- Ski Guide Course, American Mountain Guides Association, Jackson, January 2011
- Level III Certification, American Avalanche Institute, Jackson, January 2011
Experience
- Ski Guide, Pacific Crest Heli-Guides/Pacific Crest Snowcats, 2010-present
- Ski/Mountaineering Guide, Shasta Mountain Guides, 2010-present
- Guide, Tahoe Adventure Company, 2010-present
- Ski-Touring Guide, Ice Axe Expeditions, 2008-present
- Active Member, Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, 2009-present
- Multiple seasons coaching freeride/big mountain youth programs, Sugarbowl and Squaw Valley resorts
- Expert-class cross country mountain bike competitor
- Avid rock climber and surfer
- Inductee, McGill University Sports Hall of Fame, 2011
- Member, Heli-Ski US
- Member, American Mountain Guides Association
