Matthew Schonwald

Author Risk management consultant, certified ski guide, avalanche safety instructor and professional ski patroller, his work includes: guidebook writing, program management, accreditation review, curriculum development, logistics, accident site investigation, avalanche control and guiding ski, rock and snow mountain trips. Traveled and worked on five continents in many different international teams. He speaks French, Spanish, with working knowledge of Nepali, Chinese, and Korean.

Specialties: Leading exotic and remote ski tours and climbing expeditions curriculum and new program development, risk management, liability, logistics and strategic planning.

• Received MBA in Sustainable Business with a focus on community development include working with remote communities to develop sustainable tourism and well as working with the travel industry on creating and implementing sustainable business practices.

• 7 Years North American Program Director managing 24 Land Management Agencies • 5 Years working on the NWAC Board growing the education program Experience collaborating with volunteers and volunteer committees. Ability to cultivate and support volunteer programs and projects.
• Facilitated staff training for avalanche, ski and alpine guide staff • Managed the AMGA accreditation process for the company and rewrote the employee manual updating risk management procedures. • AAA Professional Member since 2006 • 7 years Class A professional ski patrol, 5 years staff trainer for 200+ staff. • 15 years guiding &instructing as a course leader 100+ AIARE 1 & 2 avalanche and ski touring/mountaineering courses.