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Jonathan Cooper

Jonathan Cooper
Jonathan Cooper

Jonathan Cooper ("Coop") grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has been playing in the mountains since he was a teenager. This was about the same time he made the fateful decision to strap a snowboard to his feet, which has led to a lifelong pursuit of powdery turns. Professionally speaking, he has facilitated many circles of students with Northwest Outward Bound School while leading mountaineering expeditions. During the winter months he can be found chasing snow, and passing on his passion for education and the backcountry through teaching avalanche education for AIARE in southwest Colorado. Similarly, his passion for wilderness medicine has led him to instruct for the Wilderness Medicine Training Center. In the end, all of this experience has merely been training for his contributions to the almighty WildSnow.com.

  • Be Prepared — Avalanche Rescue Practice Tips (December 29, 2020)

  • Avalanche Tool Primer — What to Choose and Why (December 7, 2020)

  • Great Adaptations — Avalanche Courses in Covid Times (November 27, 2020)

  • Return to Winter in the Covid-Era — Critical Questions From the Mountains (September 25, 2020)

  • Phantom Link Levers and Atomic Backland Pro – Split-Tech Revolution? (March 2, 2020)

  • Up Your Game — Splitboard Transitions Like a Pro (January 10, 2020)

  • Four Corners Snow and Avalanche Workshop Impressions (November 25, 2019)

  • G3 Cabrio Airbag Pack – First Look (March 11, 2019)

  • SnowMetrics – Professional Snow Study Kits – First Look (February 25, 2019)

  • Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop 2018 (October 29, 2018)

  • Patagonia Grade VII Parka – Tested (May 14, 2018)

  • Gentemstick – Stingray Splitboard First Look (May 10, 2018)

  • Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon – Review (April 23, 2018)

  • Lung-Ta Buttress First Ascent – Inspiration from the Himalaya (March 29, 2018)

  • Outdoor Retailer 2018 — Splitboard News (February 2, 2018)

  • Patagonia Descensionist Kit – Ski Jacket and Pants – Tested (December 1, 2017)

  • Patagonia Descensionist 40L Ski Touring Pack — Tested (November 21, 2017)

  • Gulo Gulo — Backcountry Enthusiasts Fill Up At NSAW (November 7, 2017)

  • Patagonia Micro Puff: Tested (October 23, 2017)

  • New Zealand Tasman Saddle — NZed Hospitality and Weather Windows (October 17, 2017)

  • Patagonia Down Sleeping Bag – Tested (August 9, 2017)

  • Making The Switch To AT Ski Touring Hardboot Splitboarding (March 16, 2017)

  • Phantom Splitboard Bindings – TESTED (March 13, 2017)

  • Patagonia Worn Wear and Warehouse Tour (March 2, 2017)

  • Arc’teryx Procline Boots — Mods for AT Hardboot Splitboarding (February 15, 2017)

  • Outdoor Retailer 2017 — Dynafit, Black Diamond, Petzl, Suunto and more! (January 11, 2017)

  • Hyperlite Mountain Gear 4400 Porter Pack – First Look Review (December 1, 2016)

  • Exped Variety Pack – the Ultimate Pad Review (November 15, 2016)

  • Tools For Ski Touring Communication – BC Link Radio (November 1, 2016)

  • Petzl IRVIS Crampons – Lightweight Durability (August 15, 2016)

  • Monarch Ski Traverse Exodus – The Joy of Mobility (July 28, 2016)

  • Monarch Icefield 4 — Mt. Cerberus NE Face TR (May 31, 2016)

  • Out of the Box – Petzl RAD System and IRVIS Crampons (April 29, 2016)

  • Jones Solution Splitboard Long Term Review — All Around Performance (April 26, 2016)

  • Hardboot Splitboard — Follow-up Review — Dynafit TLT6 (April 19, 2016)

  • San Juan Classics — Snake Couloir, Mt. Sneffels — Trip Report (March 29, 2016)

  • Outdoor Retailer Reveals – Arva, BCA, K2 (January 13, 2016)

  • Phantom Splitboard Bindings — First Look — Hardboot Splitboarding (December 29, 2015)

  • Arcteryx Stinger Bib and Rush Jacket — Tested for Backcountry Touring (December 4, 2015)

  • Fitwell Backcountry Boot — Updated Review (September 28, 2015)

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