Julie Ann’s
Education and Training
Education
Appalachian State University Boone, NC, 2013-2016
BS Recreation Management Concentration: Recreation and Park Management NRPA Accredited Program
Minor: Communication Studies
Montana State University Bozeman, MT, 2020
MS Snow Science Program (Incomplete) with Advisor: Jordy Hendrikx
Training
● AMGA Advanced Ski Guide Course & Aspirant Exam, Valdez, AK, 2023
● AIARE Course Leader Training, Crested Butte, CO, 2022
● AIARE Avalanche Professional Level 2, Stanley, ID, 2021
● AIARE Instructor Training Course, Jackson Hole, WY, 2020
● Leave No Trace Master Educator & Provider Training, WA, 2019
● AAI Internal Big Wall Instructor Training, Red Rock, NV, 2019
● AAI Avalanche Professional Level 1, Bozeman, MT, 2019
● AMGA Ski Guide Course, Stanley, ID, 2019
● Certified Blaster for Avalanche Mitigation, Big Sky Resort, MT, 2018
● Big Sky Resort 24 hour EMT Refresher, 2017, 2018
● AMGA Alpine Guide Course, North Cascades, WA, 2018
● American Alpine Institute Guide Training, WA, 2018
● AMGA Rock Guide Course, Red Rock, NV, 2018
● Rainier Mountaineering Inc. Guide Training, WA, 2017
● AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor, Leavenworth, WA, 2017
● Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT), Haines, AK, 2017
● AAA Level One Avalanche Course, Big Sky, MT, 2017
● AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course, Boone, NC, 2016
● PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Level One Certified, Big Sky, MT, 2015
● NOLS PNW Outdoor Educator 31-day Mountaineering and Traditional Climbing, WA, 2014
● Vertical Medicine Resources, Climbing First Aid Course, Boone, NC, 2014
Experience
Aspire Adventure Running 2021 - Present
Bellingham, WA
Lead Guide and Course designer for Fastpacking/Mountaineering Courses
Ultra-running guide. 100 mile Wonderland Trail, Territory Run Camp, Glacier Peak, Park Glacier
Baker Mountain Guides 2021 - Present
Bellingham, WA
AIARE Course Leader for level one and two avalanche courses
Ski Guide
Backcountry Medical Guides 2021 - Present
Bellingham, WA
Lead Instructor for sport-specific Wilderness First Responder & Wilderness First Aid Courses
Assistant Instructor for Advanced Wilderness Life Support course
AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) Mentor Online, 2021-2022
American Alpine Institute Bellingham, WA, 2018-2021
Northwest Mountain School Leavenworth, WA, 2021-2022
Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center Bozeman, MT, 2020
Montana State University Outdoor Recreation Program - Graduate Assistant & Adjunct Professor Bozeman, MT, 2020
Big Sky Professional Ski Patrol Big Sky, MT, 2017-2019
Rainier Mountaineering Inc. Ashford, WA, 2017
Alaska Mountain Guides Skagway, AK, 2015
Appalachian State Outdoor Programs Boone, NC, 2014
Stone Summit Climbing Gym Atlanta, GA, 2010-2013