Kevin Quinn
EXPERIENCE
- Owner / Operator of Points North Heli-Adventures Inc., Cordova, Alaska (22 years)
- 22 years in the Chugach Mountains Helicopter Skiing
- President of US Heli Ski Association for 7 years
- Lead Helicopter Ski Guide for Points North (22 years)
- Director of all operations for Points North – 28 employees
- Avalanche Forecaster for Points North (22 years)
- Secretary for US Heli Ski Association (08-2012)
- Level 3 Mechanized Guide US Heli Ski Association
- Co-founder of the US Heli Ski Association Mechanized Guide School
- Director of Safety for Ice Axe Expeditions – Antarctic Ski Cruise Expedition (2009, 2010, 2011)
- First person to utilize the long-line (short haul) capabilities with a helicopter to access Alaskan peaks
- ISSW comity chair Squaw Valley (2010)
- Professional Skier / Athlete
- Athlete Ambassador for Squaw Valley USA (2000- current)
- P.S.I.A. / U.S.S.A. / AMSP – Ski Instructor – Level 3 P.S.I.A., Level 2 USSA Race coach
- Professional Hockey Player (1991-95)(ECHL, WPHL, IHL)
- Created, Owned and Operated Pacific Coast School of Hockey for 8 – 17 year olds (1993-96)
- Professional Whitewater River Guide (1990- Current)
- Professional Licensed Big Game Guide, State of Alaska (1990-Current)
- Member of the Alaska Professional Hunters Association
- Commercial Pilot / Instrument Rated (over 4000 hours)
- EAA Lifetime Member and Young Eagles Pilot
CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Certified EMT 1996
- WFR – Wilderness Medical Associates (03, 06, 09, 12)
- Rope Werks High Angle Rescue Technician (2012)
- International Snow Science Workshop (98, 00, 02, 04,06,10,12)
- American Avalanche Institute Heli-Ski Guide Level lll Avalanche Certified
- US Heli Ski Association Level 3 Mechanized Ski Guide
- Butte County Sheriffs Dept. Certified in helicopter short-haul rescue
- All Mountain Ski Pro’s Certification
- P.S.I.A. Instructor, level lll
- U.S.S.A. Race Coach, Level ll
- U.S.H.G.A. Certified Paraglide Pilot
- U.S.P.A. Certified Sky Diver
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Licensed Big Game Guide, State of Alaska (Dept. Licensing & Transportation 1994)
- American Technical Rescue Institute, Ropes & Rigging for Rescue
- Rope Works Industrial rigging for Helicopter Ski Guide
- Department of Transportation – FAA Commercial / Instrument Rated Pilot
- Level 2 Crossfit Trainer (Olympic Lifting, Mobility, Strongman)
FILMS & EXPOSURE
- 2014 Warren Miller’s – No Turning Back
- 2012 Warren Miller’s – Flow State
- 2011 Warren Miller’s – Like Theres No Tomorrow
- 2010 Warren Miller’s – Wintervention
- 2009 Warren Miller’s – Dynasty
- 2008 Warren Miller’s – Children of Winter
- 2007 Warren Miller’s – Play Ground
- 2006 Warren Miller’s – Off the Grid
- 2005 Warren Miller’s – Higher Ground
- 2004 Warren Miller’s – Impact
- 2003 Warren Miller’s – Journey
- 2002 Warren Miller’s – Storm