Bo Torrey

River Guide

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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About me
I am currently seeking an entry-level engineering position to build my professional experience.
Education
- University of Utah
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  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Adventure and Outdoor Programming Parks, Recreation and Tourism
- Salt Lake Community College
  2024 -
  Bachelor of Engineering - BE Civil Engineering
Experience
- Park City Rafting Co.
  Jun 2012 - Sept 2014
  River Guide
  The Weber river holds class III white water. The river does present some unique challenges that still make for an exciting experience. Rowing 2 to 4, 2-hour trips a day with boats carrying up to 8 people, guides need to be well versed in whitewater rescue, whitewater navigation, swift water rescue, family entertainment, and local history.
- Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center
  Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
  Intern
- Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center
  Sept 2016 - Nov 2020
  I handle all of our education course logistics. That includes scheduling dates, locations and times, marketing classes, selecting instructors and making sure all of the participants who sign up are squared away before they show up. I help to coordinate all of our avalanche educations talks throughout Utah, including our Know Before You Go avalanche awareness program, fireside chats and forecasters presentations. Being a non-profit our job descriptions tend to have loose boundaries, so whatever needs to be done, I do it. Show less
  - Program Director
    Sept 2018 - Nov 2020
  - Program Coordinator
    Aug 2017 - Sept 2019
  - Program Manager
    Sept 2016 - Sept 2018
- Colorado Avalanche Information Center
  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
  Backcountry Avalanche Forecaster
  •Collect field data on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions•Work with forecasters in other offices to analyze snow, weather, and avalanche observations and determine current and future trends in avalanche danger•Write accessible and technically accurate public safety products on backcountry avalanche conditions•Teach avalanche safety courses•Support other avalanche safety operations including mechanized ski operations, backcountry guiding operations, and search and rescue
- American Avalanche Institute
  Nov 2021 - now
  Instructor
- Park City Powder Cats & Heli Ski
  Nov 2021 - now
  Avalanche Forecaster
- Westminster College
  Dec 2021 - Aug 2023
  Adjunct Faculty
- RMI Expeditions
  May 2022 - Aug 2023
  Mountain Guide
- Mtn View Arborists
  Aug 2022 - Oct 2023
  Foreman
  Coordinate and manage job site safety. Machine operator and sawyer.
Licenses & Certifications
- Avalanche Professional Level 1
  American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)
  Feb 2019
- Avalanche Level 1
  Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center
  Jan 2010
- Avalanche Professional Level 2
  American Avalanche Institute
  Feb 2020
- Avalanche Rescue Course
  American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)
  Dec 2018
- Wilderness First Responder
  National Outdoor Leadership School
  Oct 2013
- Mechanized Guiding Course
  H20 GUIDES INC.
  Jan 2013