Elias holds the following certifications: Avalanche pro 2, SPRAT 1, AMGA Pro member, Wilderness First Responder, winter forecasting…
Andy Knouse | Global Guide
Andy Knouse | Global Guide
Andy has a strong passion for anything that pushes his mind and body to its potential! His greatest achievement as a child was making the Junior Olympic Team as a gymnast. As an adult his passion turned towards adventure: Skiing, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Surfing, Trail Running and Hiking!
He loves to plan, execute and reach the goal…and in most cases…it’s the top, but it’s the in-between that really matters; overcoming obstacles, alternate routes and working as a team!
Throughout the years he has represented Smith Optics, Fischer Skis, Fate Clothing, Smartwool Socks, Zardoz Wax and Level Gloves. He has been published in Powder, Freeze, Freeskier, Backcounty, Off-Piste and Mountain magazines.
Andy continually participate in higher education and training in all aspects of his life.
FAVORITE TRIP
Engelberg, Switzerland; An abundance of terrain on a blue-bird powder day!
FAVORITE PLAYGROUND
Skiing the Chamonix valley and road biking the steep east & westside of Skyline Boulevard outside of Santa Cruz, California and hanging with the pro’s in Boulder, Colorado!
CURRENT HOME
Steamboat Spring, CO
MY PASSIONS
Skiing, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Surfing, Trail Running, Camping and Hiking
MEET OUR TEAM:
Elias Holt | Global Guide
Ben Stone | Global Guide
Ben is an avid adventurer, traveler, outdoorsman, and ‘dog-guy’, who has worked for 15 years in the ski industry. Ben joined Park City Ski Patrol…
Rob Jarvis | Santa Cruz Guide
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 coast of Cali…