SKIING

Cameron has practically been on skis all his life. He learned to ski in Montana, at age 5 and hasn't stopped since. Due to his fathers position with the Forest Service, he had the unique opportunity to grow up in several ski towns throughout the west. Being fortunate enough to have the resorts "in his backyard", enabled him to continuously hone in on his skills

In 1986, Cameron moved from Taos, New Mexico back to one of his favorite mountain towns, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. During the summer, he interviewed for a ski instructor position, with what was then a very new and young ski resort in Park City. Cameron was one of the first 50 instructors to teach at Deer Valley Resort.

Upon returning to Jackson Hole for the summer, he began his apprenticeship as an alpine climber under the guidance of the legendary Yosemite pioneer, Chuck Pratt. With Chuck Pratt's guidance and mentorship, Cameron was able to reach new heights. He blended his skill set of his two favorite sports, climbing and skiing to fulfill his lifetime goal of skiing from the summit of America's most famous peak, the Grand Teton; arguably one of the most difficult ski descents in the lower 48 states

Skiing Experience

• Skiing for 34 years
• Professionally teaching skiing for 18 years
• Professional Ski Instructors of America Level III full certification for 15 years
• Senior Staff Clinic Leader, Deer Valley Ski Resort
• American Avalanche Institute Mountain Guides Course, Red Mountain Pass (1992) Instructor: Rod Newcomb
• American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education Level II (2003) Instructor: Freddy Grossniklaus
• Numerous Heli-Assisted first descents in the following areas: Valdez Alaska, Southern Alps of New Zealand, Skeena Range of Northern British Columbia, and the Himachal Pradesh of Northern India (established landing zones up to 17,500)
• Ski Mountaineering & Touring:
  Sangre de Cristos range, Northern New Mexico, Wasatch Mountain Range, Utah and The Tetons

If it's a powder day, you're sure to find Cameron on the slopes enjoying a run or two. Although, it may not be for play, he may be instructing or guiding one of his many high profile clients, who keep coming back for more. He maintains a strong affiliation with Deer Valley and is continues to be a highly regarded instructor, even though now he's part-time. So, if you're lucky he might be able to squeeze you in one day.

CLIMBING

Cameron first started climbing during the summer of 1984 in Concord, California at Rock City's, Mt. Diablo State Park. In 1986 he moved to Colter Bay to work for the Grand Teton Lodge Company where he continued to enhance his climbing skills. The next year, he and a close friend and current guide of Exum of Utah, Mike Kasserman took a private 5th class lead climbing lesson from the renowned Chuck Pratt. For the following several summers, Cameron worked as a waiter with Jenny Lake Lodge and Signal Mt. Lodge - a position on the wait staff allowed him the freedom to climb during the days.

Grand Teton Route List:

• Mt. Moran: North East Ridge, CMC, Skillet Glacier (One ski descent), South Buttress Direct, South Buttress Right (Black Fin descent)
• Mt Woodring: South West Slopes
• Symmetry Spire: South West Ridge, South West Couloir, North Couloir
• Guides Wall: Numerous ascents, all variations
• Baxter’s Pinnacle: Numerous ascents, all variations except for Gill route
• Teewinot: East Face 6 ascents (One ski descent)
• Mt Owen: 3 ascents, Koven & East Ridge
• Grand Teton: 22 ascents, Exum Ridge, Exum Direct, Stettner to Ford Couloir, East Ridge, Owen Spalding, Italian Cracks/North Face Finish via the Valhalla Traverse, Cathedral Traverse (One ski descent), Co-guide/Audit Exum Ridge & Owen Spalding
• Disappointment Peak: East Ridge, Irene’s Arete, Grunt Arete Open Book
• Red Sentinal: East & North Face
• Middle Teton: North Ridge, South West Couloir, Glacier Route & Koch’s Col Ski Descent from summit ( Co-Guide/Audit with Mark Newcomb)
• South Teton: North West Couloir
• Buck Mt.: East Face & East Ridge
• Jackson Area Cragging: String Lake Boulder, Boulder Island, Mt. Moran No Escape Slabs, Boulder Town, Black Tail Butte, Rodeo Wall, Hoback Shield

GUIDING

In recent years, Cameron has successfully guided groups consisting of his father, sister, wife and a few of his closest friends on the following routes: East Face of Teewinot, Kovin Route of Mt. Owen, Exum & East Ridge of the Grand Teton, Skillet Glacier of Mt. Moran, Baxter's Pinnacle and Guide's Wall.

White Pine Touring Climbing Guide (permitted area Uinta’s)
1685 Bonanza Drive, Park City, Utah 84060
Program Director: Read Carlan rcarlan@whitepinetouring.com
(435) 649-8710

Wasatch Adventure Consultants (corporate team building company)
Guide and rigger for roped events
1922 Prospector Ave., Suite 100, Park City, Utah 84060
President: Judd Effinger email judd@biz-teams.com
(435) 658-3407

BIKING

In 2000, Cameron participated in LOTOJA one-day bike race from Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Cameron placed 2nd with a time of 8hr 59min 32 sec. This European style bike race is officially the longest sanctioned one-day bike race in America, which tours through three Rocky Mountain states. LOTOJA began 1983 with only 6 riders and continues to grow with over 700 riders in September's 2002 race. Undoubtedly, the biggest draw is the course itself offering a picturesque route full of dramatic scenery.