About Lone Tree Avalanche

Lone Tree Avalanche is owned and operated by Jake Hutchinson. Jake has been a Professional Ski Patroller since 1992 and a Professional Avalanche Educator since 1996. During his career he has held various positions including Snow Safety Director, Dog Coordinator, and Director of Ski Patrol. He is a Professional Member and Certified Instructor with the American Avalanche Association (AAA), and serves as the Vice-President for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR). He is also an Outdoor Emergency Care and Avalanche Instructor for the National Ski Patrol.
	Jake grew up with a passion for the mountains and deserts of Utah. He started skiing at the age of four and spent nearly every Saturday of his early life skiing until the last sweep off the hill. Avalanches had an early and lasting impact on him, after his dad was involved in a body recovery at Park West in the early 70's. His passion for skiing is matched by a desire to teach people how to safely enjoy recreating in dangerous avalanche terrain.
Jake's other passions involve exploring the remote places in Utah by whatever means neccesary; foot, bike, boat, motorcycle or truck. This led to a new passion in photographing these places visited by so few people. He loves nothing more than to pack the truck with only a general destination in mind and see where the road leads.
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Lone Tree Avalanche is owned and operated by Jake Hutchinson. Jake has been a Professional Ski Patroller since 1992 and a Professional Avalanche Educator since 1996. During his career he has held various positions including Snow Safety Director, Dog Coordinator, and Director of Ski Patrol. He is a Professional Member and Certified Instructor with the American Avalanche Association (AAA), and serves as the Vice-President for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR). He is also an Outdoor Emergency Care and Avalanche Instructor for the National Ski Patrol.

Jake grew up with a passion for the mountains and deserts of Utah. He started skiing at the age of four and spent nearly every Saturday of his early life skiing until the last sweep off the hill. Avalanches had an early and lasting impact on him, after his dad was involved in a body recovery at Park West in the early 70's. His passion for skiing is matched by a desire to teach people how to safely enjoy recreating in dangerous avalanche terrain.

Jake's other passions involve exploring the remote places in Utah by whatever means neccesary; foot, bike, boat, motorcycle or truck. This led to a new passion in photographing these places visited by so few people. He loves nothing more than to pack the truck with only a general destination in mind and see where the road leads.