Resume - Joe Stock
Contact
- 1518 Airport Heights Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508 USA
- 907-830-0125, stockalpine@gmail.com, www.stockalpine.com
Education
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, M.Sc in watershed science with snow science focus. 2001.
- University of Canterbury, Christchurch, N.Z. B.Sc. in geology/geography. 1995.
Outdoor Work Experience
- Freelance Guide 2009-present.
- Guide, Colorado Mountain School. 2008-present.
- Guide, Alaska Alpine Adventures. 2008-present.
- Instructor, Alaska Avalanche School. 2008-present.
- Guide, Ascending Path. 2006-present.
- Guide, Alpine Ascents International. 2003-present.
- Ski guide, Chugach Powder Guides. 2007.
- Instructor/guide, American Alpine Institute. 1998-03
- Silverton Avalanche School, instructor. 1997-98.
- Backcountry ski guide, Wilderness Trails, Wallowa Mountains, OR. 1996.
- Volunteer ski patrol, Porter Heights, New Zealand. 1994-95.
Other Work
- Hundreds of published photos. Alaska Stock photographer.
- Over 100 publications including Backpacker, Alaska, Men's Health, Rock & Ice, Climbing, Backcountry, Trail Runner and Off Piste. Contributing editor to Backcountry.
- Board member for the Hans Saari Memorial Fund for ski exploration.
- Hydrology technician for NRCS Snow Survey Program, 2005; Alaska Soil and Water Conservation District, 2004; Bristol Bay Native Association 2004-present.
- Builder, 1996, 2002-2003
Alpine Training
- AIARE Level 1 Instructor Training Course, AK 2011.
- Wilderness First Responder & CPR, WMTC, expires 10/31/2014.
- Whitewater Rescue Technician, Rescue 3 International, 2008.
- AIARE Level 3 Avalanche certified, Mammoth, CA, 2007.
- Silverton Avalanche Forecast Office, intern. Avalanche forecasting and control. 1997-98.
- Professional avalanche training, Canadian Level 1, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand. 1995.
- Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, intern. Independent research project on the effect of trees on snowpack. 1992-93.
- 12-day mountaineering course, American Alpine Institute. 1986.
- Eagle Scout, 1987.
American Mountain Guides Association
- Internationally-certified by the AMGA, IFMGA Licenced. Oct 2009.
- Certified Rock Guide, Red Rocks, NV. 2009.
- Rock guide course/aspirant exam, Red Rocks, NV. 2008.
- Rock instructor course, Boulder, CO. 2008.
- Certified Ski Mountaineering Guide, Valdez, AK. 2008.
- Ski mountaineering guide course, Valdez, AK. 2006.
- Certified Alpine Guide, North Cascades, WA. 2003.
- Advanced alpine guide course, North Cascades, WA. 2002.
- Ski guides course, Ruby Mountains, NV. 2000.
- Guides training (Alpine Guide Course equivalent), American Alpine Institute, North Cascades, WA. 1998.
Alpine Experience
- Alpine ski touring for 25 years in 7 countries.
- Technical climbing for 25 years, in 10 countries, sport rock climb to 5.11, traditional rock climb 5.10, waterfall ice to WI 5, alpine climbing to grade 5.
- Packrafting since 2007, descents to PR3 in Alaska.
Grants Received
- Shipton-Tilman Award, 2008, 2010.
- Hans Saari Memorial Fund for Ski Mountaineering, 2008, 2009.
- American Alpine Club Research Grant, 1997, 1998.
- Colorado Mountain Club Fellowship Award, 1997.
- American Alpine Club Mountaineering Fellowship Award, 1997.
- National Science Foundation, Junior Scholar, Juneau Icefield Research Program, 1989-1991.
Memberships
- American Alpine Club
- American Mountain Guides Association
- Mountaineering Club of Alaska
- American Avalanche Association Professional Member
- Certified Guides Cooperative
- American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education
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