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

Quinner has given more people the chance to live out their dreams than almost anyone else on the planet.

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