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Jason Mullins
Climbing experience:
Climbing since 1985; both sport and traditional routes.
Teaching safety and technique since 1992.
2 years as ranked competitive climber, ranked 24th in Nation during 1994 season.
Cochise Stronghold, AZ., the Pit, Flagstaff, AZ., Red Rocks, NV, Queen Creek, AZ., Hueco Tanks, TX., Whiterock, NM., Waterbury, Ct., Turtlerock, Indian Rock, SF,CA., Cave Rock, Big Chief, Tahoe, CA/NV., Fontainebleau, FR.
Professional experience:
1992 to Present: Employee of Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
1994 to Present Owner/Manager of Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
1997/98 Owner /Manager of Rocks and Ropes of Las Vegas
1999 Founded the Tucson Safe Climbing Association/Jim Boyer Fund
Member of:
the Access Fund
CWA (Climbing Wall Association)
the American Alpine Club
AMGA (American Mountain Guides Assoc.)
Training/seminars:
1990 — 2005 CPR/First Aid American Red Cross
1990 Assistant for the Anchor Committee of the Southern Arizona Climbing Coalition
April 1999 — Member of the CGA (Climbing Gym Association)
September 1994 — Attendee the Outdoor Retailer convention in Reno, NV.
forums with CWIG (Climbing Wall Industry Group)
April 1994 — Regional Certification with A.L.F. (American League of Forerunners)
1991 (est.) — Worked with USFS and Southern Arizona Climbing Coalition upholding the Anchor Replacement Program
2002 American Mountain Guide AssociationTop-Rope Site Manager Certification
2005 Wilderness First Aid training
2005 American Mountain Guide Association Rock Instructor Course
2006 WFR (Wilderness First Responder) certification
2006 CPR for Professional Rescuer certification
2008 AMGA SPI (Single Pitch Instructor) recertification (pending/April)
Outdoor Guiding experience:
Catalina Foothills High School’s Rock Climbing class
Tucson Parks and Recreation’s Summer Outdoor Program
Rocks & Ropes summer climbing camps since 1993
Las Vegas Junior Climbing Team coach: responsible for organizing and leading team
American Airlines corporate Outing 1996
Sierra Club National Outing 1998
Organized corporate event for Microsoft 1999
Organized corporate event for Smith-Kline Beechem 2000
Organized corporate event for Y.P.O Houston 2000
Developed/Instructed Rocks and Ropes Top Rope Skills Training Course 2005
Organized corporate event for Microsoft/Operation Altitude 2006
numerous private clients
Greg Rupp
Climbing experience:
Climbing since 1995
trips to Red Rocks, NV, Owens River Gorge, CA, and Queen Creek, AZ., Hueco Tanks, TX. Cochise Stronghold, AZ., the Dry, AZ., Homestead, AZ.
Professional experience:
1990 to 1998 Counselor/Administrator at the Az. Children's Home
1995 to 1998 Ropes Course instructor at Az. Children's home
1998 to present instructor and Theraputic Director at of Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
1998 to Present routesetter Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
1998 instructor at Rocks and Ropes of Las Vegas
2004 to present —private instructor/personal trainer at Rocks and Ropes
2005 Developed and instructs our Scout Merit Badge Program
Member of:
AMGA (American Mountain Guides Assoc.
Training/seminars:
2002 American Mountain Guide AssociationTop-Rope Site Manager Certification
2005 Wilderness First Aid training
2005 American Mountain Guide Association Rock Instructor Course
2006 WFR (Wilderness First Responder) certification
2006 CPR for Professional Rescuer certification
2008 AMGA SPI (Single Pitch Instructor) recertification (pending/April)
Outdoor Guiding experience:
Catalina Foothills High School’s Rock Climbing class
Rocks & Ropes summer climbing camps since 1997
Las Vegas Junior Climbing Team coach: responsible for organizing and leading team
corporate event for Microsoft 1999
Greenfield’s Country Day School
corporate event for Smith-Kline Beechem 2000
corporate event for Y.P.O Houston 2000
Developed/Instructed Rocks and Ropes Top Rope Skills Training Course 2005
corporate event for Microsoft/Operation Altitude 2006
numerous private clients
Luke Bertelsen
Climbing experience:
Climbing since 1994:. Including: Ice and mixed, alpine, traditional and sport: Teaching safety and technique since 2000.
Rock climbing trips to northern Arizona
Lake Tahoe areas
California's eastern Sierra Nevada areas
Hueco Tanks, TX.
Colorado's San Juan mountain range
Ice climbing trips to Ouray and Silverton, CO
Hyalite Canyon, MT
Yellowstone National Park, WY
Joe's Valley, UT.
Alpine climbing trips to Mt. Shasta, CA
Alpine climbing trips to Mt. Shasta, CA
Ritter range, CA.
Olympic National Park, WASan Juan range, CO.
Professional experience:
2003 to Present instructor Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
2003 to Present routesetter Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
1999-2003: Outdoor guide/ trip leader for University of Arizona Outdoor Adventures
2006 Competition Director
2007 Chief Retail Buyer
Member of:
AMGA (American Mountain Guides Assoc.
Training/seminars:
1998-Present: Adult First Aid/ CPR
1999-2002: Wilderness First Responder certification through WMA
2002: Level 1 Avalanche School ceritification through Silverton Avalanche School
2003 to Present Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
2002: Intermediate Icecraft course taken with San Juan Mountain Guides
2003 - American Mountain Guide AssociationTop-Rope Site Manager training
2006 WFR (Wilderness First Responder) certification
2006 CPR for Professional Rescuer certification
2007 USA Climbing Level2 routesetter certification
Outdoor Guiding experience:
Rocks and Ropes summer camps since 2003
Catalina Foothills High School’s Rock Climbing class
Catalina Foothills High School's rock climbing classes
Tucson Climbing Project youth climbing team coach 2003
Trip Leader and head instructor for 2002 UofA Outdoor Adventures Mountaineering Class.
Including a ten day guided trip of mountaineering in the Sierran Nevada's Ritter Range in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area
Trip Leader on dozens of multi-day trips for UofA Outdoor Adventures
multi-pitch rock climbing, white water river rafting, backpacking, canoeing, sea kayaking, and caving.
Developed/Instructed Rocks and Ropes Top Rope Skills Training Course 2005
corporate event for Microsoft/Operation Altitude 2006
numerous private clients
Sean Harris
Climbing experience:
Climbing since 1998
Owens River Gorge, CA, Hueco Tanks, TX.
Professional experience:
2004 to present instructor at Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
2007 routesetter at Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
Member of:
AMGA (American Mountain Guides Assoc.
Training/seminars:
2005 American Mountain Guide Association Certified Top Rope Site Manager
2008 WOFR (Wilderness First Responder) certification (pending)
2008 CPR for Professional Rescuer certification (pending)
Outdoor Guiding experience:
Rocks & Ropes summer climbing camps since 2004
corporate event for Microsoft/Operation 2006
numerous private clients