Jill Yarger
Mountain Guide at Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Avalanche Level 1 Certification
American Avalanche Association, taught by Silverton Avalanche SchoolMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
River Rescue Certification
Sierra Rescue InternationalMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
National Appointment
National Ski PatrolApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement
LinkedInOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
The Neuroscience of Learning
LinkedInOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
AIARE 2-Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard Course
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)Dec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Instructional Design Essentials: Storyboarding
lynda.comJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
lynda.comJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Ski Instructors of America
Alpine Ski Instructor, Level 1Apr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
AIARE 1-Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain course
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)Dec, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Instructor Development
National Ski PatrolNov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction: ICS 800
FEMADec, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents. IS-200
FEMADec, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
FEMAJul, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction: IS-00700
FEMAJul, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medical Associates InternationalApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
AIARE 1 Instructor Training Course
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)
Experience
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Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mountain Guide
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May 2014 - Present
My responsibilities include guiding guests on mountain hikes, rock climbs, snowshoeing, back county skiing, outdoor education, sightseeing in national parks, transportation, adventure racing, and corporate team building & leadership development.
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AIARE Avalanche Instructor
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Jan 2015 - Present
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Know Before You Go--Avalanche Awareness Instructor
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Nov 2019 - Present
instructor/educator: get the message out to the public. I teach to the public this very assessable 1-hour program of how to avoid avalanches--get the gear, get the training, get the forecast, get the picture, and get out of harm's way. These presentions are offered at various outdoor gear shops across the Colorado Front Range instructor/educator: get the message out to the public. I teach to the public this very assessable 1-hour program of how to avoid avalanches--get the gear, get the training, get the forecast, get the picture, and get out of harm's way. These presentions are offered at various outdoor gear shops across the Colorado Front Range
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AIARE Avalanche Safety Instructor
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Feb 2018 - Present
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National Ski Patroller, Mountain Travel and Rescue advisor & course director
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1993 - Present
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The Colorado Mountain Club
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor, Trip Leader, Secretary, Outings Coordinator
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1993 - Present
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Trips/Outings Chair and Instructor
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1993 - Present
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River Canoe guide
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May 2015 - Sep 2016
Providing guests with fully outfitted and guided boat trip adventures. http://www.centennialcanoe.comfirst season as trip assistantsecond season as assistant guide Providing guests with fully outfitted and guided boat trip adventures. http://www.centennialcanoe.comfirst season as trip assistantsecond season as assistant guide
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National Ski Patroller-Volunteer-Secondary Patrol
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
ski patroller and outdoor emergency care instructor ski patroller and outdoor emergency care instructor
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Centennial Canoe Outfitters Inc.
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
end of season update of client records, guide records, web site descriptions, and internal documentation--worked in MSWord, MSExcel, and MSAccess. end of season update of client records, guide records, web site descriptions, and internal documentation--worked in MSWord, MSExcel, and MSAccess.
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Ball Aerospace
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Structural Engineer
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Jul 1990 - Sep 2015
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Co-op (Student) Engineer
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May 1986 - Aug 1989
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Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
Master's degree, Civil Engineering -
Purdue University
Bachelor’s Degree, Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering -
Higher Alignment