Aaron’s path to avalanche education is rooted in the joy of skiing, and his relationship with the mountains is one of lifelong learning. Since learning to walk and ski simultaneously, skiing has been the guiding force throughout his life. He began work as ski instructor in high school on the small hills of Massachusetts, later moving west to earn a degree in hydrology and atmospheric science from the University of Colorado. Following graduation, his technical training accelerated during a four-year stint of climbing and skiing in the Tetons. As a guide and educator, Aaron has led expeditions throughout the Four-Corners region and Alaska. A snow-nerd at heart, Aaron works simultaneously as a recreational and rescue instructor for SAS, a pro-patroller at Ski Santa Fe, and a pro-observer for the Taos Avalanche Center. He previously worked as a field technician for the NASA SnowEx Campaign. Aaron holds certifications as a NREMT-B and WEMT, AAA Professional Level 1, and has begun working down the AMGA Ski Guide track. Outside of the snowy months, he works as an editor for OutdoorGearLab and regularly contributes to Backcountry Magazine. Aaron is our lead REC instructor for New Mexico, and resides in Santa Fe with his wife, Jill, and their young family.