Andrew Eisenstark

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (English and Economics), McGill University, Montreal, June 2000
• Glacier Travel/Crevasse Rescue Course, Chamonix Experience guide service, Argentiere, France, January 2002
• Wilderness First Responder Certification, Wilderness Medicine Institute/Sierra Mountain Center, Aspendell, December 2007
• AIARE Level II Avalanche Certification, Alpine Skills International, Truckee, January 2008

Experience

• Multiple seasons coaching freeride and big mountain youth programs at Sugarbowl and Squaw Valley resorts
• Member of Sinergy Freeride Team; filming and still photography, 2004-present
• Four winter seasons in the Chamonix Valley; descents include: Col des Courtes (N Face), Aguille D'Argentiere (Couloir Barbey and Y Couloir), Les Courtes (NE Face), Aguille du Midi (Couloir Ouest, Couloir Cosmiques, Glacier Rond, etc.), Aguille de Blatiere (Spencer Couloir) and others
• Recent North American ski descents include: The Grand and Middle Tetons, Mount Rainier (Liberty Ridge); Pyramid Peak (Parachute), Mt. Emerson (NE Couloir), Rosy Finch Peak (NE Face), Wheeler Crest (Scheelite Chute), etc., etc.
• Expert-class cross country mountain bike competitor
• Avid climber and surfer
• Travels include: Western Europe, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Cuba, Morocco, Russia, South Africa, Kenya, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, etc. etc.