John Lemnotis
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Experienced full-time mountain guide proficient in rock, ski, and alpine climbing in the United States and Europe. Achievements post-IFMGA certification in September 2022 include leading successful expeditions to Europe, the Eiger summit, and mastering classic rock routes in Chamonix, France like the Contamine on Point Lachanelle.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Guide
Red River Adventures
01.2016 - Current
- Contributed to budget planning process through accurate reporting on revenue generation from guided tours.
- Trained new guides on best practices, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Addressed guest concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining positive relationships with clients and encouraging repeat business.
- 100+ guided days in the field per year included rock, ski, and non glaciated alpine terrain
IFMGA Mountain Guide
Transcendent Tours (private guiding)
03.2018 - Current
- Streamlined group travel logistics by coordinating transportation, accommodation, and meal arrangements for multi-day excursions.
- Continuously updated personal skillset by pursuing ongoing education opportunities in mountaineering techniques, avalanche forecasting, and wilderness medicine certifications.
- Utilized effective decision-making skills to adapt trip plans based on changing weather conditions or unexpected obstacles, ensuring client safety and satisfaction.
- Twenty two international guided days in 2024
- Twenty scheduled guided days for the summer of 2025
IFMGA Mountain Guide
The Mountain Guides
02.2018 - 11.2024
- Promoted environmental stewardship by educating clients about Leave No Trace principles while leading them through pristine wilderness areas.
- Developed customized trip itineraries based on individual client needs and physical abilities.
- Guided a successful onsight of the Cathedral Traverse
- Managed return clients as well as new for many summits of the Grand Teton and surrounding objectives
Splitboard Guide
Colorado Mountain School
12.2018 - 03.2019
- AIARE course instructor
- Guided ski and splitboard days in RMNP
Education
PharmD. -
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany, NY01.2010
Skills
- Client communication
- Physical fitness
- Group leadership
- Environmental stewardship
Certification
- AMGA certified ski & splitboard guide Completed 3/2018
- AMGA Certified rock guide Completed 5/2021
- AMGA Certified alpine guide Completed 9/2022
- AIARE Course Leader Completed 12/2019
- IFMGA Mountain Guide Completed 9/2022
- Wilderness first responder / CPR Expires 2025-11-30
- LNT awareness Completed 11/2016
Timeline
Splitboard Guide
Colorado Mountain School
12.2018 - 03.2019
IFMGA Mountain Guide
Transcendent Tours (private guiding)
03.2018 - Current
IFMGA Mountain Guide
The Mountain Guides
02.2018 - 11.2024
Head Guide
Red River Adventures
01.2016 - Current
PharmD. -
Albany College of Pharmacy
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