Morgan Dinsdale

Experience

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  Malibu Surf Shack

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

  Surf Instructor, Personal Assistant to Owner

  Summers 2005 & 2006

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  The Gait Bar

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2009

  Head Bartender
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  Malibu Inn

  May 2007 - Aug 2008

  Server

  Summers of 2007 & 2008

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  Jay Peak Ski Patrol

  Nov 2007 - Mar 2008

  Snowboard Instructor
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  Associated Press

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Journalism Intern Posted to The United Nations Headquarters in NYC, NY
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  Sir John's Bar

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Bartender
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  Showcase Snowboards & Surf

  Nov 2010 - May 2012

  Lead Hand/Key Holder
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  Camp Fernwood

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2019

  Wakeboard & Slalom Ski Instructor, Counsellor
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  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2018

  Ski Coach
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  Teton Art Gallery

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Manager
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  Canadian Mountain Holidays Bobbie Burns

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Lodge Manager
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  CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2018

  Freelance Writer

  Lead content writer for CMH's blog

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  Medicine Wheel Wellness

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2018

  Sports Performance Holistic Nutritionist

  Sports Performance Nutritionist, Nutritional Lead for Elite Athlete Ambassador Teamhttps://mwwjh.com/athlete-team● As the Lead Nutritionist for Medicine Wheel Wellness' Athlete Ambassador Team, I played a pivotal role in promoting optimal health and performance amongst the team’s athletes. My responsibilities included developing personalized nutrition plans tailored to the unique needs and goals of each athlete (and sometimes their families as well), whether they were focused on improving athletic performance, enhancing recovery, creating a solid nutritional foundation, or managing nutrition while travelling. I provided education and guidance on nutrition strategies, including meal planning, hydration, supplementation, and fueling strategies for training and competition. Additionally, I collaborated closely with other members of the wellness team overseeing the athlete ambassador team to integrate nutrition into a greater holistic wellness program, including retreats and events aimed at empowering these athletes to achieve their full potential. Show less

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  Lotus Cafe

  Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

  Server

  Beautiful, organic & nutritious food that's good for the soul

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  Alpine Heli Ski

  May 2018 - Oct 2018

  Ski Guide
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  Majestic Heli Ski

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  Ski Guide
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  Live Out Loud Adventures

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Kilamunjaro Expedition Hiking Guide

  Expedition Hiking Guide, Mount Kilimanjaro● As a guide on Mount Kilimanjaro, I had several critical responsibilities to ensure the safety and success of my clients during their expedition, including: leading climbers along designated routes, monitoring their physical condition, providing guidance on altitude acclimatization strategies, time management as well as managing group dynamics and promoting responsible environmental practices while providing personalized support to my clients throughout their journey. Show less

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  State of the Snowpack

  Oct 2019 - now

  Founder

  Founder/Executive Director● State of the Snowpack (SOTS) puts expert faces to the local snowpack by placing each community’s avalanche professionals in front of their community, sharing local-as-it-gets snowpack analysis through monthly live events and snowpack video updates throughout the winter seasons.● Through our events and videos, we bring together mountain communities, create safe learning spaces for those new and seasoned in the backcountry, and create greater transparency, communication, and understanding of the winter backcountry landscape for the communities we serve.● SOTS is passionately committed to minimizing backcountry avalanche incidents, casualties, and rescues through the sharing of detailed, community-specific snowpack analysis by local teams of avalanche professionals with their communities, allowing locals to be empowered to make informed decisions in the backcountry, so we all make it home every night!● Chapters in Nelson, Revelstoke & Rossland, BC with planned expansion into Fernie and Squamish for the 2024/2025 ski season.● Responsibilities include: overseeing all teams and operations, curation and overseeing of all sponsorships, patrons and donors, creation of new teams and expansion into new mountain communities, Treasurer, website development, support of all teams and chapters Show less

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  Selkirk Snowcat Skiing

  Nov 2019 - now

  Ski Guide

  Professional Ski Guide, Snow Safety Lead● Founded in 1975, Selkirk pioneered Snowcat Skiing. Offering spectacular ski terrain and epic amounts of powder snow, our guests come back year after year because of our fantastic staff, atmosphere, and unique mountain culture.● Ski Guide● Snow Safety Lead responsible for weekly evaluation of snowpack stability, weather patternsand terrain features to assess avalanche risk within tenure of operation, including the supervision of CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1 technicians involved in snow safety program● Blaster of Record & Route Lead for Avalanche Control/Mitigation● Lead on Mental Health seminar during Guides Training (December 2023) Show less

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  Whistler Heli-Skiing Ltd.

  Mar 2023 - now

  Ski Guide

  Professional Ski Guide, Ski Patroller (Whistler Blackcomb)● Whistler Heli Skiing (WHS) offers an exclusive heli ski tenure that covers 432,000 acres and holds more than 173 glaciers, with expert guides and top-notch safety protocols, aiming to deliver unforgettable and safe mountain experiences for all skill levels.● Ski Guide responsibilities include○ Safety management (assessing snow and weather conditions, terrain and avalancherisk while implementing safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies)○ Guiding (mountain navigation, terrain management, providing instruction andensuring a fulfilling experience for all clients) ○ Communication (teamwork, relaying safety information, route plans and fostering clear understanding within groups)○ Risk assessment (continuously assess environmental factors, such as snow stability, weather changes, and terrain hazards, to adapt plans and ensure safe skiing conditions while making informed decisions regarding route changes or activity modifications to mitigate risks),○ Emergency response (trained to administer first aid, coordinate rescue efforts, and communicate with emergency services), and○ High standards of customer experience for each guest.● When WHS was unable to fly, I was a part of a beta program to utilize ski guides as skipatrollers for Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort, which meant I spent several days duringthis past 2023/2024 season working as a part of the mountain safety team.● Instructor on the WHS/CSGA’s inaugural Indigenous Women Outdoors Backcountry SkillsCourse (January 2024) Show less

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  Canadian Ski Guide Association (CSGA)

  May 2024 - now

  Director

  Director, Canadian Ski Guide Association Board of Directors● Youngest and first CSGA Level 2 Ski Guide elected to the board.● The CSGA consists of a training institute which exists to train professional guides for themechanized ski industry (CSGI) and a separate non-profit organization representing guidesand operating members (CSGA).● The CSGA’s mission is to inform, advise, educate, encourage and motivate guides andpotential guides of all ages and abilities, helping every guide achieve their best personal performance, skills and career goals while providing safe travel in the High Alpine backcountry and a high degree of customer satisfaction for their guests.● The goals and objectives of the association are to develop and to maintain the highest possible professional ski guiding service standard for its membership and the ski industry and to provide an effective program for the education, training and certification of ski guides. Show less