| PROFILE: My name is " J I A" not " J A I", which is likely how it should have been spelled, and would make it easier to pronounce correctly. Phonetically sounds like 'Hi" with a J. Some people think of me as a 'Professional Recreationalist' (such as my wife), as I have created a life for myself where I can pursue my passion as an alpinist. I am a mountain adventurer skilled in mountain safety for skiing, climbing, mountaineering, and search and rescue. I specialize in photography that is centered on my pursuits in the mountains and travel and adventure. I am available to hire for guiding, teaching mountain skills, and/or photographing your dream adventure. Moto: play hard and safe! |
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| SKILLS: Crevasse Rescue Rope Handling Kooteney Highline rigging technique Skiing since 1981 and climbing since 1990 Mountaineering/climbing since 1989 Photography |
EDUCATION & TRAINING: Certified ACMG/UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide Rigging for Rescue Course 1997 HETS (THE HELICOPTER EXTERNAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM) 1994/2006 CAA Level I and II Avalanche Training First Aid (80 hours) up to date |
| EXPERIENCE: *Guiding (professional/non-professional ) Guiding in the ski/snowboard industry since 1997 Rock/Ice Climbing since 1990 Ski touring and multi-day trips since 1990 *Whistler Search and Rescue A member of Whistler SAR since 1994 *Movie Work ( safety and rigging) |
| Ski Nuts Eco-challenge race and movie Vertical Challenge movie Over a dozen ski/snowboard movie The North Face The Sixth Day Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity Dark Angel Ecks vs. Sever Scary Movie 3 Fantastic Four Pathfinder |
1998 1996/97 1997 1998-present 2000 2001 2002 2002 2002 2004 2005 2005 |
| *Commercials (featured talent and safety) | |
| Nike-1988 Echo Challenge-1998 MountainZone.com K2 Cigarettes Huskavarna Nissan |
1988 1998 1999 1999 1999 2000 |
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