Jonathan Preuss Email & Phone Number

Stanley, Id

Idaho licensed ski and technical mountaineering guide operating in the Sawtooth National Forest & Wilderness Area, Salmon Challis National Forest, Boise National Forest Mountain Home District, City of Rocks National Preserve, and Bogus Basin backcountry. Sawtooth Mountain Guides offers hiking, multi day backpacking, introduction to rock climbing, climbing trips, alpine climbs (technical and non technical), and the Canyon Camp (located on the west side of Red Fish Lake near the Elephants Perch and Super Slabs). My job consists of screening clients to ensure they were equipped and ready for climbs. Work with clients to determine goals for the trip. Responsible for the mitigation of hazards related to given activities while maximizing client rewards. Lead alpine climbs, some involving short roped sections through 4th class terrain. Instruct numerous climbing programs for children and adults. Document anticipated hazards, weather, clients’ information/skill level, objectives including terrain usage, time control plan, and alternative routes within “guide’s notebook.”Climbing Venues:City of Rocks- The City of Rocks National Preserve is located in Malta, ID. The "City" offers high quality granite boulders, domes, fins, and pinnacles. There is single and multi pitch tradition and/or sport climbs for all abilities in a beautiful setting! Elephant's Perch- Idaho's biggest wall of consistent, high quality granite located in the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Take the shuttle boat from Red Fish Lake and either climb it in a long day or camp at the Canyon Camp. The classic route is the Mountaineers Route III, 5.9. Super Slabs- Listed as one of U.S. top 8 moderate climbs by Climbing Magazine. The Super Slabs sit right above the Canyon Camp in the Red Fish Creek, located in the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. They offer moderate (5.6-10) full day climbing with a beautiful approach.Mount Borah- Idaho's tallest Peak (12,668 feet).Sawtooth and Pioneer Mountains Alpine Climbs

Hailey, Id

Idaho licensed ski guide operating in the 4 different mountain ranges that make up the Sawtooth National Forest (SNF), located in south-central Idaho. Sun Valley Trekking is authorized, by the SNF, to operate 6 back-country huts/yurts, which offer various levels of pristine ski terrain. Each one is equipped with bunks (sleeping pads included), kitchen cookware, propane cooking stove, wood stove for heat source, solar powered (lights, USB ports for charging personal devices, and speaker), books and games, outhouse, and wood fired sauna or hot tub! My job is to conduct daily observations of the snowpack structure for stability and snow surface conditions for skiing, in order to identify appropriate terrain for clientʼs ability and goals. Responsible for developing tour plans based on weather and avalanche observations. And to give a memorable mountain experience!• Idaho Licensed Level II Ski, mountain bike, and hiking guide.• Certified Level 3 Avalanche with The American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education.• Learned glacier travel and crevasse rescues.• Trained on building snow anchors and lowering patients. • Provided Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center (SNFAC) with daily stability conditions. • Instructed SNFAC Avalanche Awareness classes for the community. • Fell/buck timber to resupply the huts with fire wood. • Helped construct three new huts/yurts.• Operated an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill.