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.
• American Avalanche Association PRO 1, Alaska Avalanche School
• 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

He has been in Cordova since the first season and never left. Has he ever missed a season?