RYAN MURRAY

HELI SKI GUIDE

From Leavenworth, WA. When not skiing in the Chugach can be found running his catski operation, Cascade Powder Guides, located in Washington's Cascade Range. During the off season Ryan is kept busy exploring the Washington and Central American coastlines via surfboards and bikes with his wife Mary and two kids Norm and Ruby.

CascadePowderGuides.com

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    • AMGA Aspirant Ski Guide

    • AIARE Avalanche L1, L2, L3, & L2 ITC Certifications

    • Wilderness First Responder (2002 – Present)

    • Technical Rope Rescue – Remote Medical (2008)

    • Swiftwater Rescue – Rescue 3 International

    • Tower Climbing Rescue – ComTrain

    • Snow Hydro-Tech – NRCS Montana SNOTEL Program 2011-2012

    • B.S. Civil Engineering , Water Resources – Gonzaga 2002

    • Co-Owner, Guide, & Instructor at Cascade Powder Cats at Stevens Pass, WA (2006 – Present)

    • Snow Safety/Forecast/Rescue Team – Alaska Avalanche Information Center – Tailgate Alaska (2012 & 2013)

    • Instructor/Consultant – Great Northern Powder Guides – Guides Training – (2012)

    • 25 years of guiding on snow and rivers including time in Montana, the Sierra, the Cascades, and Idaho.

    • AIARE Avalanche Instructor

    • Best Dad Ever

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