Erin Grover Cutts

855 East Alta Road, Alta, WY 83414

307-248-2165

egcutts@gmail.com

Education
MS Experiential Education
BS Recreation Leadership
BS Psychology

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Brigham Young University, Idaho
Brigham Young University, Idaho

Aug. 2008-May 2010

Aug. 2002-Dec. 2005
Aug. 2002-Dec. 2005

Employment
Adjunct Professor

BYU-Idaho Recreation Management, Rexburg, ID

Sept. 2014-Present

Create opportunities for students to learn and develop skills to prepare them for the Recreation Management field.
Courses taught include: Introduction to Recreation Management, Experiential Education, and Risk Management.
Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, WY
Winters 2012-Present
Ski Instructor/Sales

Representative

Instruct beginning to intermediate skiers. Assessed abilities and incorporate fun activities into lessons that allow
practice and enhance ski techniques.
Public relations, sales, and customer service.
Alaska Alpine Adventure, Anchorage, AK
Summers 2012 & 2013
Lead Guide
Guided groups of 2-13 clients on 1 to 13 day adventures throughout Alaska; trips varied from remote float plane
drop offs and extended stay in the backcountry to lodge based van tours.
Responsible for all aspects of the trip and group safety: logistical manager, guide, teacher, navigator, naturalist, chef,
leader and mediator.
Packer Expeditions, Skagway, AK
Summers 2007-2011
Guide/Outdoor Educator
Led tourists and youth groups on hiking and kayaking day trips. Explored and introduced native/natural history,
geology, flora, fauna and glaciology.
Part-time office duties; trained junior guides.
National Testing Program
Aug. 2009-May 2010
Office Manager/
Graduate Assistant
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Trained and supervised staff; oversaw marketing; established new tests; created a database; administered
exams including SAT, CLEP and GRE.
Adventure Education Program Minnesota
Sept. 2008-May2009
Facilitator
State University, Mankato
Developed and delivered experiential programs for corporate groups, schools, sports teams, and youth
groups. Operated ropes course with a focus on safety, team-building, leadership & communication.
Outback Therapeutic Expeditions Lehi, UT
Jan. 2006-Jan. 2007
Senior Wilderness Instructor
Led at-risk youth groups on 8-9 day backpacking trips. Trained junior staff .
Empowered students to overcome self-defeating behaviors & recognize their potential through taking appropriate
risks and challenges, problem solving, reflection & application in the wilderness.
BYU-Idaho Outdoor Learning Center
Summers 2004 &2005
Program Director/Counselor
Tetonia, ID
Supervised approximately 90 new youth participants and 18 staff weekly; conducted orientation, scheduled staff
assignments & workshops and planned events.
Worked with Facility & Camp Director to train staff on ropes course operations, facilitation, teaching & leadership.
BYU-Idaho Outdoor Activities, Rexburg, ID
Apr. 2003-Dec. 2005
Student Director/Coordinator

Developed teacher-training workshops; collaborated with Professors to design and implement experiential activities
in the classroom.
Supervised five staff; organized & facilitated team-building programs for student councils and business groups.

Erin Grover Cutts

855 East Alta Road, Alta, WY 83414

307-248-2165

egcutts@gmail.com

Internships & Volunteer Work

Girls On Ice Application Review Committee
Fairbanks, Alaska
Experiential Education 202 Instructor MN State University Mankato
Fire Dept. /Search and Rescue Volunteer
Skagway, Alaska
Presenter at Student Outdoor Educators Conf. Duluth, Minnesota
Experiential Education Teacher Training
Nanjing, China
Tutor at Happiness Home
Sikkim, India
Intern at Behavior Health Hospital
Idaho Falls, Idaho

July 2015-Present
Jan.- May 2010
Summers 2008-2011
April 9-11, 2010
Feb. 2008
Nov. 2007- Jan. 2008
Jan.-May 2004

Trainings/Certifications & Memberships

Certified Wilderness First Responder
Swift water Rescue Course

Wilderness Medicine Institute

Expires April 2017

American Canoe Association

Oct. 2015

Level 1 Ski Instructor Certification

Professional Ski Instructor Association
Jan. 2015
Avalanche I Training
Driggs, Idaho
Jan. 2012
Sea Kayak Rescues & Training
Skagway, Alaska
May 07, 08,09, 10
Crevasse Rescue Training
Skagway, Alaska
May 07, 08,09, 10
Memberships: Association of Experiential Education, American Canoe Association, Professional Ski
Instructor Association, & Leave No Trace

References:
Cindy Thurgood

427 S. 75 W.

Centerville, UT 84014

(801)822-9353
cindythurgood@gmail.com

(907)983-2544
packer@aptalaska.net

-Colleague
-Friend/Coworker

Tim Bourcy

PO Box 601

Skagway, AK 99840

-Packer Expeditions/Mountain Shop, Owner

-Employer

Dan Oberlatz
Alaska Alpine Adventures
300 East 76 Ave.


Anchorage, AK 99518

(907)301-9997
dan@alaskaalpineadventures.com

-Alaska Alpine Adventures/Adventure Appetites, Owner

-Employer