Your Guide: Jordy Shepherd

Jordy is an internationally certified mountain guide. He is a member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. The ACMG is a member of the International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations (IFMGA). Jordy is a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) and he has attended the intensive Rigging for Rescue course for technical rope rescue instructors.

Experienced

Jordy lives with his family in Canmore, Alberta. Jordy has lived, worked and played in the mountains his whole life. He has been the Rockies Director on the ACMG Board of Directors since 2012. His work experience includes: Canadian Avalanche Association Course Leader for Avalanche Search and Rescue Advanced Skills, Provincial Park Ranger, National Park Warden, wildlife-human conflict specialist, wildland firefighter, structural firefighter, mountain and industrial rescue specialist, heli-skiing operations manager and lead guide, and licensed real estate agent:

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Company Philosophy

Jordy enjoys guiding and instructing clients to achieve their personal best, with a focus on risk management and mitigation, and enjoyment of the mountains. Whether he is introducing a group to rock climbing at a local crag, leading clients up a peak or down a powder slope, helping develop a safety program, or running industry courses, Jordy prioritizes risk management and mitigation, along with having a fun adventure. While

Risks, Hazards, Uncertainty and Responsibility

Please review Risk and Responsibility here. Note that all participants will be required to acknowledge and sign a an ACMG Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement prior to the start of the trip / course.

Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims

Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement

ACMG Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement

The ACMG Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks, and Indemnity Agreement (the "Waiver") is a legally binding agreement that releases those named on the Waiver from liability for accidents and injuries involving persons who sign the waiver.

It is a condition of the booking contract that waivers are required by all participants. A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed by each participant (or parent/legal guardian for a minor participant) prior to participation. This is a condition of all bookings.

• If the Waiver is not completed, participation will not be permitted.

• If you are booking for other participants, it is your obligation to inform them of this Waiver requirement and provide them with the link to the Waiver.

• Each adult participant must complete their own Waiver.

• A parent/legal guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor participant.

• Participants added or substituted after the original booking are subject to this Waiver Requirement - if such individuals do not complete the Waiver they will not be permitted to participate.

• The Waiver applies to all activities you participate in for a period of 2 years after you sign it – including all activities booked, scheduled and rescheduled both before and after you sign it. PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any Occupiers Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.

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