guide bio:
Climbing experience:
Climbing since 1998, climbing Sport, Traditional and Bouldering
Climbed in areas around the country and world including:
Mt. Lemmon, AZ
Cochise Stronghold, Dragoon Mts, AZ
Granite Mountain, AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
Squamish, BC
Bugaboo Provincial Park, BC
Moab, UT
Bishop, CA
Cascade Mountain Range, WA
Mallorca, Spain
Berlin, Germany
Hueco Tanks, TX
Joe’s Valley, UT
Adirondack Mountain Range, NY
Professional experience:
2001 to present instructor at Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
2001 to present routesetter at Rocks and Ropes of Tucson
2008 to present Assistant Manager
2009 to present Youth Team coach
Member of:
AMGA (American Mountain Guides Assoc.)
USA Climbing
Training/seminars:
Adult First-Aid/CPR
2009 CWA Summit
2009 AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course and Assessment
Outdoor Guiding experience:
2000 Catalina Foothills High School’s Rock Climbing class
Numerous Rocks & Ropes summer climbing camps since 2001
2008-2010 Bosque Middle School “Arizona Adventures”
Numerous private clients
Jon’s résumé
“Dear Jason;
We would like to let you know that your employee, Jon Mavko, was a fantastic guide for our family last Friday, March 19. We felt completely safe and he provided us with many tips to make our climbing experience the best it could be. We would not hesitate to recommend Jon and your gym to others who are interested in climbing in Tucson.
Thank you for providing a wonderful experience!”