Mentored by the late Leo Llyod, Silverton Avalanche School is honored to have Jonathan Wilson leading our Rescue Programs. Wilson is a practicing Paramedic with Silverton Ambulance, Durango Fire & Rescue, and Purgatory Resort Patrol. He is an accomplished team leader for both San Juan and La Plata County Search and Rescue. Jonathan is a professional member of the American Avalanche Association and has completed his PRO ONE training. He is a passionate, innovative and impactful educator; course leading and instructing  Avalanche Rescue, the ProAvSAR, Wilderness First Responder, Swiftwater Rescue, Tactical Rescue and Technical Rope Rescue clinics and courses. A student favorite, Jonathan believes in a practical approach to backcountry rescue and wilderness medicine and is undoubtedly one of our most often requested instructors. 
 
Wilson is a member of the board of directors and an ongoing contributor to the annual Colorado SAR Conference. He has completed award winning research in cutting edge technical rescue tactics & techniques whose impact reaches far beyond Southwest CO. Jonathan has called the San Juans home since 2012. He's been skiing and snowboarding since his childhood in Michigan. He spent 20 years working at sea, but is quick to note he always  prioritizes escaping to the mountains