DAVE SWANWICK IS SWANY.COM

Dave Swanwick specializes in all-mountain guiding worldwide. For the past nine years Swany has been taking skiers and snowboarders into the mountains in search of the best skiing adventures in Alaska, New Zealand, and Argentina. Swany has been exploring the terrain in and around Las Lenas since 1994 and has acquired an intimate knowledge of the resort.

Guiding Experience
Valdez Heli-Ski Guide Valdez, Alaska 94 - Present
Lead Guide for film and photo crews dealing with all guiding issues including: logistics, safety, location scouting guide primarily for private groups
Professional Ski Patrol Crested Butte, CO 93 - 95
2 years, dealing with injuries, rope work and control routes, including explosives
King of the Hill Rescue Team Valdez, Alaska 95, 96
In charge of explosive making/usage & high angle rescue.
Snowthrill of Alaska Cordova, Alaska 2001
Director of Safety Team / Event Director
Snowthrill of Alaska Haines, Alaska 2002
Lead Guide, Organizing 3 helicopters, 6 guides, 24 clients, camera helicopter
New Zealand – Heli Snowboard Filming Methven, NZ 2002
Location scout, logistics mgr, guide
Standard Films – Notice to Appear

Skiing Experience [Pro Resume]
9 years as a professional Skier 1994 - 2002
World Freeskiing Champion 1994
US Freeskiing Champion 1994
6 Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Films
4 Warren Miller Films

Education
University of Vermont - Major: Political Science; Minor: French Graduated 1992
Grenoble University (France) - Deuxieme Degree: Lang./ Lit./ Civilization 1990-1991
Crested Butte Ski Patrol School – 1st in Class 1993
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Crested Butte 1993 - present
American Avalanche Institute Level 3 2000

Additional Skills
Owned/Operated Event Management Company Mountain Sports International (MSI) www.mtsports.com

Focus on management of staff, logistics, pre./onsite event director

Professional Photographer Photos

President IFSA (International Freeskiing Association) www.freeskiers.org

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician (including CPR)