Erik has been mentoring backcountry riders and teaching avalanche courses since 2007. His experience includes snowboard first-descents on obscure peaks, and a Master’s degree in Remote Sensing, Earth, and Space Sciences, with certificates in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Oceanography. He has worked for the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He holds an AAI Level 3 Certification, and an AIARE Level II. He's a Professional Member of the American Avalanche Association. He has been a ski guide for Alaska Mountain Guides, and a forecaster with 11 seasons of experience in Haines.

For twelve consecutive winters in the backcountry around Haines and a lifetime skiing, Jeff's fascination with snow and avalanches has led him to work professionally as both a forecaster and educator. His focus these days are on mentorship, risk management, the human factor, snowpack assessment and public observations. He is an American Avalanche Association (A3) Pro member, Pro 2 certified, holds a WFR, is an AIARE instructor and teaches for the Alaska Avalanche School.

Originally from Colorado and Texas, Tim now calls Haines home. In 2004 he started his professional career in the snow world as a helicopter ski guide. As an American Avalanche Association (A3) pro member, Pro 2, Pro Rescue and WEMT, he has now turned his skills and interest to avalanche education mainly focusing on the progressive evolution of the motorized user groups.

For almost three decades, Brady has been in pursuit of the perfect snowflake. A childhood fascination with snow has led him to a life of outdoor adventure and education. After studying Outdoor Recreation Leadership at Colorado Mountain College, Brady moved to Alaska to begin a professional guiding career. He guides for Alaska Mountaineering School and Alaska Mountain Guides leading high altitude and ski expeditions in Alaska, Canada, Argentina and Nepal. He is an American Avalanche Association (A3) Pro member, Pro 1 certified, and a WEMT. His interest and focus is tailored towards connecting people with austere environments and creating an inclusive learning environment for all.