Climbing experience:

Climbing since 1985; both sport and traditional routes.

Teaching safety and technique since 1992.

2 years as competitive climber, 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. Virgin Gorda, BVI.

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 Annual CPR/First Aid American Red Cross

1990 Assistant for the Anchor Committee of the Southern Arizona Climbing Coalition

1991 Worked with USFS and Southern Arizona Climbing Coalition upholding the Anchor Replacement Program

1999 Member of the CGA (Climbing Gym Association)

1994 Attendee the Outdoor Retailer convention in Reno, NV.

forums with CWIG (Climbing Wall Industry Group)

1994 Regional Certification with A.L.F. (American League of Forerunners)

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

Outdoor Guiding experience:

Catalina Foothills High School’s Rock Climbing class

Tucson Parks and Recreation’s Summer Outdoor Program

1993-2005 Rocks & Ropes summer climbing camps

1996 American Airlines corporate Outing

1998 Sierra Club National Outing

1998 Las Vegas Junior Climbing Team coach

1999 Organized corporate event for Microsoft

2000 Organized corporate event for Smith-Kline Beechem

2000 Organized corporate event for Y.P.O Houston

2005 Developed/Instructed Rocks and Ropes Top Rope Skills Training Course

2006 Organized corporate event for Microsoft/Operation Altitude

numerous private clients