jari valvio

Born and raised in Finnish Lapland. 

During winters I spend my time mostly on snow. While I enjoy slopes, I prefer backcountry day trips. Check out lumiturvallisuuskeskus.fi and minttours.com

I usually spend my summers in the Finnish Archipelago. My job as a coast guard gives me the opportunity to explore the archipelago on and off work. Sailing is a wonderful way to enjoy nature and live by the sea.

Professional Background

• Sailing Instructor and Coastal Skipper

• International Operator of Pleasure Crafts (GT <500) and Charter Boats

• CAA Avalanche Operations ITP Level 2 - avalancheassociation.ca

• Snowsafety Instructor, Finnish Avalanche Education - lumivyory.fi

• Svelav AvSAR Workshop, Avalanche Search and Rescue Advanced skills - svelav.se

• Svelav Pro 2 (Avalanche Technician), Sveriges Lavinutbildningar - svelav.se

• ISIA Snowsports Instructor (not active) - hiihdonopettajat.fi

• Ski Patrol training, Modules 1 and 2 - ski.fi

• Coast Guard (Diver, ROV and Edge Tech Side Scan Sonar Operator)

• IDSA LEVEL 3: Surface Supplied Offshore Air Diver

• PADI MSDT Diving Instructor (not active)

• First Aid: WMA WFA, WAFA. SPR EA2 (Finnish Red Cross). DAN Oxygen First Aid Provider, DAN On-Site Neurological Assessment Provider. STCW Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship.