Jeff has traveled the world following his love for sports such as skiing, mountain biking, road biking, surfing and more. With over 25 years of experience in the action sports industry and countless trips around the world, his passion for adventure runs deep. Jeff has guided friends and professional athletes over the years to many iconic locations in search of the next powder run, smooth flowing singletrack, European cols with a stop at the local coffeehouse. Over the course of over 15 years Jeff has represented Dynastar, Look, Lange, Smith, Faction, Schwinn Toyota, Clif Bar and Scott. Jeff was also published in ads for companies such as United Airlines, Ford, Colorado Ski Country, Powder, Ski, Skiing, Freeze, Freeskier, International Magazines & Destinations. He has appeared on the cover of an international ski magazine as well as appearing in 3 ski films, TV shows and news segments.

Jeff’s background in adventure sports comes from years as a professional skier, mountain bike racer, following the 100th Tour De France from start to finish (with Crystal on their honeymoon), surfing, and participation in other adventures that span the globe. He worked in ski & bike shops honing his skills for years while at the same time building the next adventure trip which would ultimately lead him to start Le Grand Adventure Tours. Jeff holds a B.S. in Marketing from San Jose State University. He focused on his undergraduate studies in the Ski Business Marketing Program at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat, CO. Jeff can be reached at jeff@legrandadventuretours.com.

Jeff currently holds the following certifications and continually participates in on going safety programs. IMBA Mountain Bike Guide, USA Cycling Coach Level 3, WFA, WFR, CPR First Aid Certifications, AIARE Level 2, PADI Open Water Certification.

Over the course of the last decade Crystal has traveled the globe in pursuit of maximum adventure and discovering the gems of the world. Crystal has been snowboarding, mountain biking, road biking & surfing all around the world. Destinations include Japan, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Mexico and more. Crystal grew up a travel and adventure sport enthusiast, scuba diving around the world, snowboarding around the Western United States, and rafting throughout California. Her love of travel and sports grew as she began exploring the world to find the best mountains to snowboard, the highest cols to climb on her road bike, and beautiful islands to scuba dive and surf. Crystal was also a competitive dancer for 25 years and found yoga while in search of regaining flexibility and balance. Yoga has helped her find space, expansion and lightness in her body and focus, strength and clarity in her mind. Yoga also taught her how to use her breath off the mat which has helped her stamina and stability in her favorite outdoor sports.

Crystal is a Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), World Paddle Association (WPA) Level 1 Instructor, Certified SUP Yoga Instructor, AIARE Level 1, Certified Rescue Scuba Diver, and Certified in Wilderness First Aid. She has 20 years experience in brand development and marketing for companies through web design, graphic design, marketing materials, advertising, social media and event management. Crystal can be reached at crystal@legrandadventuretours.com

Jeff Easter has an infectiously energetic, positive, go-getter attitude. His passion for the au
outdoors grew out of a love for exploration, adventure, and adrenaline. Born in Philadelphia
and raised in Delaware, his love for skiing came from family trips to Park City, UT. A minor injury on the slopes as a kid introduced Jeff to the idea of becoming a ski patroller, and years later he found himself moving cross-country to become a part of the Park City Mountain Resort patrol team. During Jeff’s seven seasons on ski patrol, he quickly worked his way up the ranks to Team Leader and was a route leader for avalanche mitigation / control. He used these skills and his experience to safely navigate and explore the Wasatch Backcountry on his days off. His summers were spent exploring and working various outdoor jobs both locally and around the world. One of these jobs found him in Oahu, Hawaii, where he put his lifeguarding and EMT skills to use as a SCUBA guide on a dive boat. Other summertime adventures include exploring Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and the US, with as much camping, mountain biking, and surfing as possible along the way.

The ski patrol world opened doors to new opportunities when Jeff was offered a job as a guide for White Room Tours, an Australian based ski-tour company. In 2015, after two seasons of guiding in Japan, he crossed paths with Jeff Robertson and joined the Le Grand Adventure Tours team. He has since guided with LGA extensively in Japan, both on the northern island of Hokkaido and the main island Honshu. He has also guided throughout the Jungfrau region, Mürren, Andermatt, and Engelberg.

Certifications: Outdoor Emergency Care Technician, American Avalanche Institute Level I & II, National Avalanche School, SCUBA, Open Water Rescue, EMT

Born and raised in Talkeetna, Alaska and in a log home, with a bush pilot / hunting guide for a father and a strong independent mother, Elias was given a great opportunity and perspective of the world and doesn’t want to waste it.

Elias still calls Alaska his home, living in Anchorage and much closer to the International Airport is key for him and his work. Elias started guiding at the age of 19 and has never looked back. Now with years of experience and many certifications he guides all over the globe. Ski trips in the famous deep powder of Japan, month long expeditions in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, incredible views from high altitude climbing expeditions on Denali, skiing incredible corn on the Antarctic peninsula and getting out of helicopters in famous peaks in the chugach range, Alaska.

Elias holds the following certifications: Avalanche pro 2, SPRAT 1, AMGA Pro member, Wilderness First Responder, winter forecasting, USCG 6pack, American Avalanche Association pro member, US heliski Pro member, rescue rope work and glacier rescue, PSIA ski instructing level 2. When Elias is not guiding, he enjoys watching late 80’s sci-fi movies, IPA’s and has a recent fascination with cribbage.

Ben is an avid adventurer, traveler, outdoorsman, and ‘dog-guy’, who has worked for 15 years in the ski industry. After attending Marshall University and obtaining a BA in Sport Management and a MS in Exercise Physiology, Ben relocated to Crested Butte, CO. He began his career there as a lift operator and bike patroller, while at the same time honing his backcountry education and skills over a three year period. During this time he also spent two Southern Hemisphere winters skiing various mountains in Chile. Ben then relocated to Park City, UT where he joined the Park City Ski Patrol and subsequently met his wife, Susan, who was also a professional ski patroller at the time. Additionally during this time, Ben met and worked alongside Jeff Easter (Global Guide at Le Grand Adventure Tours), with the two becoming close friends and respected work colleagues ever since. 

For the past nine years Ben has lived in Truckee, CA and worked as a ski patroller and avalanche dog handler at Squaw Valley, with his Belgian Malinios, Kaya. Ben is the lead coordinator for the Squaw Dogs avalanche dog program and also sits on the board of the Placer County Sheriff Search and Rescue Tahoe Dogs Team. Ben and Kaya have also trained extensively with the Canadian Avalanche and Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) over the years, including attending several week long winter schools in Canada.

Skiing, both downhill and uphill, is Ben’s favorite thing to do in the winter months and he lives for snow! In the summer months Ben enjoys anything outside, especially mountain biking. He also enjoys playing soccer, paddle boarding, camping, disc golfing with Kaya, and traveling for new experiences and cultures with Susan. Additionally, Ben loves hot sauce and on a trip to Belize several years ago became inspired to develop his own line of hot sauce called High Sierra Hot Sauce, which he hopes to produce for the public someday.

An advocate for ongoing education, Ben seeks to improve his skills and knowledge through courses and certifications in snow science, K9 training, and emergency medicine. These include Level 1 and 2 Avalanche Certifications from AIARE, AAI, National Avalanche School, and National Ski Patrol. As well as Outdoor Emergency Care specialist, American Heart Association CPR and AED certification, California Avalanche Blaster, and member of the Placer County Sheriff SAR Dog Team.

Rob has been very passionate about mtn biking, surfing and climbing for a majority of his life. Over the last 30-35 years he has traveled up and down the California coast, Mexico and Costa Rica looking for the perfect wave, climbed in world class destinations such as Yosemite and the Sierra’s, Joshua Tree, Red Rocks and the Tetons, searched for perfect mtn bike trails from the Bay Area up to the Lost Coast and out in the Sierra’s. Rob loves taking on new challenges. After being away from snow sports for 10-12 years Rob was reintroduced to back-country skiing via a trip up the flanks of Lassen Peak. Rob was born for adventure.

Rob has worked with small outdoor oriented businesses for over 30 years as an Accountant and/or Financial Manager including surf shops, Otter Bay Camps, (a two-week day camp for underprivileged kids.) He served as the business manager at the camp, as well as an instructor for surfing, climbing, and ropes courses.  Rob is an avid surfer, cyclist and climber with a great love and respect for the outdoors. Rob holds a B.S. in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University.