Keith Hadyk
Snow Safety Educator | Professional Athlete
Snow, Weather & Avalanche Technician (S.W.A.T)
Background
Rising out of a small victorian village nestled away in the Adirondack Mountains of Northern New York supplied a wonderful environment to explore the outdoors. Growing up, I always stood mesmerized at the massive low pressure systems and incredible ice storms driven down from the arctic lake effect, encapsulating entire cities; only to capture a sense of peacefulness, sealed within the stillness that the crystalline ice structure. Childhood memories include snow castles, sledding the local hill, nordic skiing for school, snowmobiling town to town along with my very first step into the ski industry at the local ski area. This snowy town has Influenced my future and long lived passion in my endeavor through life of becoming a respected and reliable snow industry professional.
Theory
Goals of engaging in the expanding industry, have been filled with college education, teaching, medical services, S & R, mountaineering, guiding recreational tours, international contest's, promotions and global expeditions. Working to develop further wisdom within the industry; has directed focus to educate and train the upcoming generations with developmental foundations of which to innovate the home to us all, The World of Snow.
Riding with and for, those who share similar passions is the goal. Representing individuals and companies that consistently strive to make that happen on a safe and enjoyable level will always be a great purpose.
Reflection
Over the past decade my passion for community outreach involving teaching and coaching has grown immensely. Recognizing the need to excel and expand my qualifications alongside my experience has lead me take great pride in enrolling in the Avalanche Science Program at Colorado Mountain College - Leadville, CO. Utilizing these standardized approaches and procedures in my daily operations as a coach, teacher, instructor and peer will be a newly established skillset that I will strive to implement into the core of my growing professional career. Upon graduating with an “ASP A3 Pro2” certification and a “Snow, Weather & Avalanche Technician” certification from the Avalanche Science Program has provided me with the knowledge and tools to begin my journey in becoming a leader in the snow safety and forecasting industries.
