SAYLOR FLETT

530.515.4335
sflett@frc.edu
www.saylorflett.com

PROFILE
 Passionate educator of outdoor recreation leadership and wilderness education through experiential field based learning
 Life-long student, learning from human connection, wild places, shared experiences, and outdoor adventure
 Highly competent instructor of field-based technical skills and expedition planning
 Skilled facilitator of group processes and interpersonal development

EDUCATION
California State University Chico
-MA Student, Recreation Hospitality and Parks, 2017-present
Feather River College Board of Trustees
-MA Equivalency, Recreation Administration, 2011
University of California Santa Cruz
-BA Environmental Studies, 2004-2008
California State University Humboldt
- Natural History Field Quarter, Spring 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feather River College
2008 - present
 Associate Faculty in Outdoor Recreation Leadership (ORL)
 Feather River Outings Group Program Coordinator
 Classified Employee as ORL Instructional Assistant
Sierra Nevada College
2014 - present
 Adjunct Faculty in Outdoor Adventure Leadership (ODAL)
 Field Instructor/Guide in ODAL Major
Rogue River Journeys
2006 - present
 Senior/Head Guide for experience and leadership skills
 4 day trips on the “Wild and Scenic” Lower Rogue
NPS Grand Canyon River Guide
2011 - present
 Licensed guide on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon
 Canyon Explorations/Expeditions and Outdoors Unlimited
Saylor Flett Photography
2011 - present
 Photographer/Videographer
www.saylorflett.com
www.outdoorrecreationleadership.org
 Contributor to Rock Climbs of Northeast California
 Consultant to Outside Magazines “Gear Guy” Column
MEMBERSHIPS
 American Avalanche Association
 American Institute Avalanche Research Education
 American Mountain Guide Association
 American Alpine Club
 American Canoe Association
 Grand Canyon River Guides Association
 Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association
 Plumas Eureka Ski Club
 Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
 Wilderness Education Association
CERTIFICATIONS
 Rescue III Wilderness First Responder
 Rescue III Swift Water Rescue Technician Level I
 Rescue III Swift Water Rescue Technician Advanced
 AMGA Single Pitch Rock Instructor
 AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor
 Avalanche Technician Level I
 Avalanche Technician Level II
 AIARE Course Instructor Rec Level I
 AIARE Course Instructor Rec Level II
 ACA Level IV Whitewater Kayak Instructor
 ASI Stand Up Paddle Boarding Instructor
 Commercial Drivers License: CA
SKILLS
Instruction
 Curriculum development, student advising, instruction
 Role modeling, mentoring
 Risk Management, wilderness medicine
Administrative:
 Grant writing, budget management, purchasing
 Website building, marketing, community outreach
SAYLOR FLETT
530.515.4335
sflett@frc.edu
www.saylorflett.com

SUMMARY OF BOATING EXPERIENCE

 16 Seasons Commercial Raft Guide 2002– present
 Colorado River, Grand Canyon River Guide 2011—present
 Middle Fork Feather River, Wild and Scenic, Class V, Self Support Kayak 2012
 Illinois River, Wild and Scenic, Class V Private Trip 2012
 Kennicott River to Nizina River to Chitina River to Copper River, 175miles Class III, South Central Alaska 2015
 Eel River, Outlet Creek into Wild and Scenic Stretch, Class IV 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016
 Middle Fork Salmon River, Class IV 2005, 2015
 Owyhee River, Wild and Scenic, Class III 2010
 Rogue River, Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue, Class IV, 50 plus trips
 Klamath River, Lower Stretch, Class III 120 plus trips
 Klamath River, Upper Stretch, Class IV 20 plus trips
 North Fork Feather River, Class I-V, 40-60 days a season
 Trinity River, Burnt Ranch Gorge, Class V 2006

SUMMARY OF CLIMBING EXPERIENCE

 AMGA Single Pitch Instructor - 2011
 South Face of Mt. Watkins VI, Yosemite 2009
 West Face Of Leaning Tower V, Yosemite 2009
 Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome V, Yosemite 2009
 Triple Direct VI, El Capitan, Yosemite 2009
 Epinephrine, Black Velvet Canyon, Red Rocks 2009
 Castleton Tower IV, Utah 2009
 Zodiac VI, El Capitan, Yosemite 2010
 Tangerine Trip VI, El Capitan, Yosemite 2010 Solo As-
cent
 Mescalito VI, El Capitan, Yosemite 2010
 Third Pillar of Dana, Mt. Dana, High Sierra 2010
 Smokestack, Wells Peak, Wheeler Crest, High Sierra
2010
 Matthes Crest, High Sierra, 2008 2010
 Castle Rock Spire IV, Sierra Nevada 2011
 Lurking Fear VI, El Capitan, Yosemite 2012
 Regular Route, Fairview Dome, Yosemite 2012
 Sport and Traditional Climbing 5.11
 Climbing 2004– present

SUMMARY OF WINTER EXPERIENCE

 Backcountry Skier 40-60 days/season
 Avalanche Level I Instructor, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education 2013
 Mt. Fairweather, Alaska, Carpe Ridge, June 2013
 Palisades, V-Notch to Polemonium Peak, January 2011
 Mt. Shasta, Avalanche Gulch 2009, 2010, 2012
 High Sierra Ski Travers, Lee Vining to Mammoth, January 2010
 North Peak, Right Couloir 2010
 Trans-Sierra Ski Traverse, Lee Vining to Mammoth, January 2009
 Mt. Shasta, Casaval Ridge, April 2009
 Historic Longboard Ski Racer, “World Champion” in 2013 (had to throw that on in)
 Skiing since age 3
 Telemark Skiing since age 9