Jayson Simons-Jones
<div>Jayson is one of a handful of American IFMGA / UIAGM Mountain Guidesand splits his time between Boulder, Colorado & Chamonix, France. Jayson has over 20 years of experience guiding clients in the mountains throughout the world in all disciples of rock, ice, and snow. Having guided climbing and skiing expeditions to 5 of the 7 continents, today he specializes in guiding mostly in Colorado and The European Alps. Prior to that he was the Owner / Operator of Crested Butte Mountain Guides from 2007-2014, and had a successful exit via business sale. He is the former Professional Avalanche Programs Director for the Silverton Avalanche School; currently teaches and examines in the Pro 1 and Pro 2 Avalanche Education Tract for both SAS and the American Avalanche Institute; is a founding member and forecaster for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center; and is currently an Instructor / Examiner with the AMGA. When not guiding, Jayson can be found behind a camera lens as a professional photographer and has had some of his images published in: Backcountry Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, The New York Times, The Denver Post, Alpinist, Rock & Ice, Climbing Magazine, Ski Magazine, and more.<br><br></div><div>CERTIFICATIONS:</div><div>- IFMGA / UIAGM</div><div>- WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER/ CPR</div>