Briant Wiles Email & Phone Number

Gunnison, Co, Us

Gunnison, Colorado, United States

Gunnison - Crested Butte, Colorado

Working with my wife, the beautiful and talented Briana Rose Wiles, we sell a range of herbal health care products made from either locally available plants or sustainably sourced plants. We operate in three phases: direct selling through website and local farmers markets, wholesale, and offering herbal and wildcrafting classes.

Gunnison, Co

Work with the local chapter of Trout Unlimited to promote conservation of cold water fisheries.

Gunnison Co

This has been a program that I helped develop and fund in conjunction with Trout Unlimited. Here is a description of the project:Gunnison Basin Adopt-A-Trout is a collaborate effort between Gunnison Angling Society, Trout Unlimited, Coldharbour Institute, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Gunnison Watershed School District to conduct an environmental education and research program. This project is located on the lower reaches of Tomichi Creek near the City of Gunnison, CO. from the upstream end of the Tomichi State Wildlife Area downstream to the confluence with the Gunnison River. Adopt-A-Trout (AAT) is an environmental education program that combines several disciplines to promote awareness of local watersheds to youth. Started in 2015 the mission of AAT is to promote healthy and resilient watersheds. The AAT program supports the dual goals of youth education and fisheries research that will contribute to the understanding of local aquatic ecosystems. AAT is a national Trout Unlimited sponsored program. The AAT program represents an inclusive approach to repairing and maintaining a healthy watershed that combines education, research, and on the ground restoration. While on their own each focus is valuable to a watershed but combined they illustrate the benefits of a cooperative approach to natural resource management. These benefits include better trout habitat and recreational fishing opportunities; healthy ecological systems that are better able to handle the impacts of drought and climate change; and a more informed and aware community that makes conscious decisions. There are considerable opportunities to expand the program beyond the initial study area in the Upper Gunnison Basin and to other river basins in the Colorado.

Gunnison, Co

I work to promote sustainable land management practices on a 334 acre demonstration ranch located a few miles from Gunnison, CO. We are currently developing the ranch into an educational center that works to promote sustainable practices in the Gunnison Basin.Duties include:- General property management- Working with partner organizations for progressive land management- Program development- Grant writing- Working with WSCU students- Developing watershed health initiative- Visitor management- Ecological monitoring - Direct fishing program

Gunnison, Co

Work to develop an organization to promote sustainable living practices in the Gunnison Basin. At the time, a new start-up my role involved managing a conservation easement as well as program and institutional development.

Gothic, Co

My role in a long-term climate change study was as a field assistant and guide. The study is looking at the reaction of a specific plant (Bochera Stricta) has to the manipulations to climate factors mostly in the form of less snow. The research team established gardens in remote locations around the Crested Butte and in the Gothic area. In addition to my role as research assistant I also acted as a guide. By the nature of the study we needed to access remote study sites in seasons of snow cover. This required overnight travel in complex avalanche terrain. I was hired to plan and lead the field trips that lasted up to four days at a time while ensuring the safety of fellow researcher.Responsibilities or Research Technician: • Collect data on phenology of plants• Work as a scribe recording data• Collecting samples for further analysis• Weighing samples with high accuracy scalesResponsibilities as a guide:• All aspects of trip planning including risk assessment, evacuation protocol, meal and gear preparation• Training and briefing prior to trip• Safely guide client in a backcountry setting • Evaluate snow and avalanche danger while choosing appropriate travel techniques and routes• Overseeing safety of research in remote settings

Gunnison, Colorado

• Conducted a three-phase study of the feasibility of operating freestyle terrain at the municipally owned Cranor Ski Hill.• Identified and designed freestyle terrain that fit guest archetype• Set operating and procedures standards including: legal standards, industry standards, documentation, training, opening and closing procedures, terrain park design considerations, and practical operation notes.• Identified snowmaking system with capabilities and worked with suppliers to draw up a proposal.• Reached out and built relationships with other municipally owned / operated ski hills.• Identified potential partnerships in the Gunnison Valley to provide for the ongoing operations

Creede, Colorado

• Evaluated, monitor, and record snowpack and weather conditions to ensure guest safety• Planned daily operational plan• Conducted safety briefings• Guided Guests during operations in conjunction with one other guide• Operated snow cats as needed in the course of operations• Performed maintenance on the snow cat as needed, including changing tracks, grousers, wheels/ sprockets, welding, and checking fluids

Crested Butte, Colorado

• Daily opening and closing of freestyle terrain ensuring quality and safety for guests.• Supervising and delegating tasks to Terrain Park Rangers.• Guest’s services: interacting, educating, and handling challenging issues related to guest’s experiences.• Operating snow groomers as needed in the process of building terrain park features

Dillon, Colorado

• Developed an original freestyle terrain program from the inception of freestyle terrain at the ski area• Developed an active and dynamic risk management plan in conjunction with other departments that was consistent with national/industry standards• Developed opening and closing procedures• Developed and worked with in a budget• Presented annual budget proposals• Generated and performed presentations for different departments in the company as well as at professional conferences• Planned and hosted special events several times yearly• Hired, trained, and supervised employees• Operated skid steers, snow groomers, backhoes, and front end loaders• Design and construction of park features like rails and boxes • Metal fabrication, welding, refurbishing features• Attended regional and national conferences as a company representative• Instructed snowmobile safety • Established relationships with vendors• Implemented erosion control, including constructing water Bars and Sed. fence • Established superior guest relations

Keystone, Colorado

• Supervising shift employees• Starting up and shutting down of snowmaking system• Working with snowmakers included both air/water and electric fan guns• Operating snowmobiles• Instructing snowmobile safety

Master'S Of Environmental Management, Integrative Land Management

Activities and Societies: I was a principal developer of the MEM Forum a group that worked to organize community events to discuss.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, Entrepreneurship; Minor In Recreation And Outdoor Education, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

American Institute Of Avalanche Research And Education - Level 1 Instructors Course

American Institute Of Avalanche Research And Education - Level 2

American Institute Of Avalanche Research And Education - Level 1