IFMGA guide, AAI/AIARE educator; endurance athlete; “Beat Monday” co-creator.

Originally from Massachusetts and now based in Colorado, Jason Antin is a highly accomplished IFMGA internationally licensed mountain guide, avalanche educator, and endurance athlete. As a host of The Avalanche Hour Podcast, Jason shares his expertise and passion for snow science, mountain safety, and the human stories behind avalanche education and backcountry exploration.Jason began his professional career on snow as a snowboard instructor at Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Massachusetts. Today, he is a Recreational and Professional Avalanche Instructor with the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) and a Course Leader for the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE). With over 20 years of professional backcountry experience, Jason specializes in risk management and wilderness medicine, helping others navigate the challenges of mountain environments. His adventurous spirit has taken him on remarkable feats, such as summiting Denali twice in a single week (including via the Cassin Ridge), climbing The Nose of El Capitan in under 24 hours, and completing endurance challenges like the Rainier Infinity Loop, the Orizaba Rodeo, and the Cascades Trifecta—skiing Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood in a single day. In addition to guiding, Jason coaches athletes at The Alpine Training Center in Boulder, CO, and through the Uphill Athlete team, preparing individuals from around the globe physically and mentally for their mountain pursuits. He is also known for his Beat Monday project, which showcases creative weekend adventures and has been featured on Outside TV. At home in Golden, CO, Jason balances his adventurous career with family life. He enjoys sharing his love of the outdoors with his wife, Jenny, and their two daughters, Avery and Andora. Whether on trails, rock, ice, or snow, Jason’s mission is clear: to inspire and equip others to explore the mountains safely and confidently.