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Elias Holt
Profesional Mountain/Ski Guide, Rope Access Technician And Medical First Responder
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Hardworking Mountain Guide with 12 years of distinguished time in the Outdoor Guiding Industry, experience working with world class clients. Extensive knowledge in mountains, backcountry, avalanche mitigation and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detailed-oriented in dynamic medical scenarios with dedication to organization and effective collaboration with various coworks and constant changing workplaces.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Ski Guide, Operator and Owner
Red Raven Guides, LLC
Anchorage, AK
01.2017 - Current
Owner and Operator for Ski Touring/Guiding and Mountain Logistics in Alaska and aboard.
Ski Guide
Ice Axe Expeditions
10.2018 - Current
Ski Guide for Ice Axe Expeditions in the following locations:
- Argentina
- Morocco
- Antarctica
Avalanche Educator
Alaska Avalanche School
Anchorage, Alaska, AK
12.2019 - Current
Avalanche Educator
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Dynamic Medical Personnel (Nurse Assistant)
RVT
New York, NY
01.2021 - 03.2021
Dynamic Medical Personnel for RVT and NYP Hospital as a nurse assistant on a ICU Covid floor during the second wave in manhattan.
Rope Access Technician (level 1)
SPRAT
10.2018 - Current
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
Alpine Climbing Guide
Alpine Ascents International
Seattle, WA
05.2019 - Current
Alpine Climbing Guide for the Cascade regions and Mt. Rainer and Mt. Baker
Ski Guide
Le Grand Adventure Tours
Hokkaido, Japan
01.2020 - 03.2021
Ski Guide in Hokkaido, Japan
Avalanche Educator + Paid Observer
Valdez Avalanche Center
Valdez, AK
03.2019 - 05.2019
Avalanche Community educator and paid felid observer
Alpine Climbing Guide
Alaska Mountaineering School
Talkeetna, AK
04.2017 - Current
Alpine Climbing Guide for the Alaska Range and Denali
Ski Guide
Whiteroom Tours
Hokkaido, Japan
01.2016 - 03.2019
Ski Guide and Avalanche Forecasting In Hokkaido, Japan
Tail Ski Guide + Dispatch
Valdez Heli-ski Guides
Valdez, AK
02.2016 - 02.2018
Heli Tail Ski Guide, Dispatch and Logistics
Hunting Guide
Munsey's Bear Camp
Kodiak, AK
10.2010 - Current
Hunting Guide for Mountain Goat and Sitka Black Tail Deer on Kodiak Island.
Hunting Guide
Arctic Alaska Adventures
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge , AK
08.2015 - Current
Hunting Guide for Dall Sheep in Arctic/Brooks Range.
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Adept with GPS navigation
Tourism development
Company branding
Crisis Management
Public speaking
Business expertise
Training and mentoring
Rope Skills & Rope Rescue
WX/FX Forecasting
Client Management
Patient Management
Organization and Time Management
G-Suite
Medical Coding
Hoist operations
System optimization
Equipment Maintenance
Computer Skills
Mechanized Heli Training
Certification
TWIC
Software
INFOEX
Excel
Adobe
Photoshop
Affiliations
- American Alpine Club
- American Avalanche Association Pro Member
- Professional Ski Instructors of America
- American Mountain Guide Association
- Alaska Professional Hunters Association
- Heliski US Pro Guide Member
Accomplishments
- Roughly 200 Miles and 30,000 feet climbed a year trekked through the Brooks Range/ Arctic from 2015 to present
- Been in the guiding industry from 2009
- Clean Driving Record
- No criminal felonies
- Documented and resolved many mountain incidents which led to good results