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Ed's Resume
"HINDSIGHT IS 20/20."
"It
wouldn't be enough to say that we had a wonderfully satisfying and
exciting climbing experience. Both my father and I were very impressed
not only with Eddie's extensive knowledge of the sport, but also with
his patience and kindness...We both felt comfortable and very safe with
Eddie's direction and guidance."
- Sandy R.
"The quality of his instruction and his dedication to the Scouting program is above reproach."
- Jeff D., Scoutmaster
"The youth in our church have commented several times how Eddie has been able to help them tackle rock climbing when
they did not think they could accomplish the feat."
- Claude M.
"Eddie is a professional climber with extensive experience and knowledge of major rock formations in the Sierra Nevada...He
has a high personal appreciation for wildlife and of the peregrine falcons in particular."
- Sandra K., Forest Supervisor, USDA
"I would recommend to all adventure racers that they spend a day with you."
- Brian A.
"We really appreciate all your energy in teaching us rock climbing!"
- Dawn L., Girl Scout Leader
"...I'd
like to thank you for that first real climbing experience. You taught
me invaluable lessons- equalizing, doubling pro, natural pro,
efficiency, traditional ethics, style and fun- things that mean much
more coming from a person and not a book. Keep rockin' and thanks
again! "
- Randy S.
- - 33 years experience rock climbing.
- - 30 years experience
as a rock climbing instructor/guide.
- - Skilled in working with various age groups and diverse group dynamics.
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Expertise in group rock climbing programs and as a private guide.
- - Reputation for having emphasis on safety in all
my programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1977-1983: Rock Instructor, Bigfoot Mountaineering, Bakersfield, CA.
1977-2005: Rockclimbing Guide/Consultant, E.C. Joe - Vertical Logistics.
1983: Co-Author & Publisher
of the "Stonemasher Rockclimbing Guide to the Kern River Canyon & Environs."
1985-2001: Manager & hardware
buyer, Sunrise Mountain Sports, CA.
1986-2003: Rock Instructor, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District.
1991-1996,
2002 & 2004: Volunteer climber for Peregrine Falcon research,
Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
1992-1997: Rock Instructor, Pleasanton Community Services District.
1995-2003: Member of Board of
Directors of the SSCA.
1997-2004: Boy Scouts of America Climbing Merit Badge Counselor.
1997-2001:
Special Skills Instructor @ Sunrise Rock Gym.
2000-2004: BSA Climbing Instructor, San Francisco Bay Area Council.
2000-2001: Member of Steering Committee for SFBAC, Climbing Wall.
2001-2004: BSA Climbing Director,
SFBAC.
BIO:
Eddie,
"E.C." Joe, started climbing in the Southern Sierra in 1974. Rock
climbing at that time was undeveloped in the mountain and desert areas
near his hometown of Bakersfield. Eddie and his companions spent a
great deal of their time learning what exploratory, first ascent rock
climbing had in store for them.
Today, Eddie is known for pioneering many classic Sierra rock climbs:
White Punks' "...thought by some to be the best moderate route in the Southern Sierra." - "Southern Sierra
Rock Climbing, The Needles" by Moser, Vernon & Paul.
Romantic Warrior is included in & on the cover of "Fifty Favorite Climbs, The Ultimate North American Tick List"
by Mark Kroese.
Crystal Bonsai and the Archangel Route are both listed in "Sierra Classics" by John Monyier/Claude Fiddler.
'Just to name a few...
In
1997, he pulled off a huge accomplishment in the first ascent of the
Southwest Arete of the massive Tehipite Dome, "In the Niche of Time,"
VI 5.10 A4, a route taller than Yosemite's El Capitan and the steepest
big wall route in the Sierra Backcountry.
Eddie's
deep appreciation of the backcountry has been reflected in the type of
routes and venues that he has chosen to be associated with. He will
never attest to being categorized with any of the famous climbing
heroes of today or yesterday, but would rather be remembered for having
climbed some great climbs and having adventures that have inspired
others to seek their own.
Eddie
authored the Stonemasher Rock Climbing Guide to Kern Slabs (1981-82),
co-authored with Richard Leversee the Stonemasher Rock Climbing Guide
to the Kern River Canyon and Environs (1983) and wrote Sweet Nothings
(1987), a guide to trivial rock climbing pursuits in the Lower &
East Kern River Canyon.
As
well as having helped to preserve the history of the climbing activity
in the Southern Sierra, Eddie has worked as a climber with the Sequoia
National Park and the Giant Sequoia National Monument providing
technical assistance in their research of resident Southern Sierra
peregrine falcons. He is also a founding member of the Southern Sierra
Climbers' Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to
maintaining access to Southern Sierra climbing areas and helping to
preserve them for future climbing experiences.
Eddie
was one of the first local climbing guides and rock climbing
instructors in the Kern River Area. More recently, Eddie worked for
sixteen years as a retail store manager/buyer in the outdoor industry.
He manages his own rock climbing consulting service, Vertical20, aka E.C. Joe -
Vertical Logistics. Eddie currently works as a public transit
supervisor, Department of Transportation Trainer and continues to
manage this website!
 What's your vertical "20"?
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