Brief Bio
For over a decade Michael has worked as a mountain guide, backcountry ski guide, and helped manage Forest Service recreation programs for operations in both Idaho and northeast Oregon. Michael’s favorite outdoor medium and subject to teach is snow. Through the years he has taught avalanche courses to hundreds of recreationists, college students, and EMS personnel as an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level 1 and Level 2 Course Leader and professional member of the American Avalanche Association (AAA). He is a board member of the Wallowa Avalanche Center (WAC) and has volunteered his time to the center as Lead Forecaster and Education Coordinator. Currently, Michael has certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Level 3, Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT1), and is a Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Educator.