Calvin Jiricko
Calvin grew up in Salt Lake City, surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains. During high school cross-country running, he developed an appreciation for endurance and exploration. Inspired by local athletes and guides, he pursued a self-designed degree in International Outdoor Leadership at the University of Utah.
With years of experience leading outdoor adventures, Calvin has guided backcountry skiing in the Wasatch Mountains, rock climbing in Southern Utah, canyoneering in Escalante, and helicopter skiing in the Ruby Mountains. His guiding experience extends internationally to Taiwan and Honduras, reflecting his belief that recreation is the perfect excuse to travel.
Calvin lives for the weird adventures…going to the unorthodox places on the map. Above all, he values the people who make each journey memorable.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 15 ascents via the Disappointment Cleaver, Emmons Glacier, Ingraham Direct, Kautz Ice Chute, Kautz Ice Cliff, and the Fuhrer Finger; including 2 ski descents via the Success Couloir and Fuhrer Finger
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,786’)
- Mt. Adams, Washington (12,281') | Summit and ski descent
- Piton des Neiges, Reunion (10,069'), highest point in the Indian Ocean
- Completed the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL)
- Summited every 13’er in Utah in a single push
- Completed Zion Trifecta in Zion National Park, Utah
- Numerous ski descents of classic lines in Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, and Washington
- Hundreds of canyoneering descents in Utah, Washington, Honduras, Taiwan, Reunion Island, and Mexico
- Dozens of multipitch rock climbs up to 5.10 Grade IV in Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, California, Taiwan, and Mexico
- Ice and mixed climbing in the Central Wasatch, Joes Valley, Maple Canyon, and Bozeman, Montana
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Pro 1 Avalanche Certification
- AIARE Pro 2 Avalanche Certification
- Avalanche Pro Search and Rescue Certification
- Heli-Ski U.S. Associate Guide
- AMGA SPI Certified
- AMGA Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Advanced Rock Guide Course
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- AMGA Ski Guide Course
- American Canyoneering Association Pro Guide Certification
- Advanced Rope Rescue Technician Certification
- 3-Day Swiftwater Rescue Certification
