Murray Banks

2011 Keynote Speaker and Steve's Dad

We are excited to announce that Murray Banks will be our Summit keynote speaker during our Servant Leadership Symposium that will kick off the Summit on Saturday, June 11.  Murray is an honored educator, world champion athlete and professional speaker, who also happens to spend a lot of time outdoors.  While Murray frequently presents leadership training for corporate executives, he is excited to blend his work and his passion with the Summit.  Murray will share with us four practical skills for leadership and service that will extend beyond ropes, anchors and tents.  Murray’s sons are professional mountain guides in Chamonix, France and Crested Butte, CO and their expeditions together will find their way into his keynote address on Saturday afternoon.

 

 

Steve Banks

Single Pitch Rock Instructor 2007-2011

Steve is a fully certified IFMGA Guide, the highest level of international mountain guiding certification available.  Steve guides throughout North America and internationally, works as a professional ski patroler for Crested Butte Mountain Resort, as a forecaster for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, and is an instructor for AIARE Avalanche Safety courses.  Don't be intimidated by Steve's credentials; he is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet!

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Belaire

Summit Co-Founder, photographer, and general supporter

 

 

Jason P. Belaire, IDSA is a lover of the outdoors, a mountaineer, a photographer and a product designer. Colorado is his home and where he cut his teeth on many of the rocky mountains. However, he lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for almost 7 years where he climbed throughout parts of the Andes, sailed to Rio de Janeiro and served by feeding and reconstructing buildings for many orphans in remote areas of Argentina. He helped build the "Peter Terbush Outdoor Leadership Summit" with Dr. Jim Terbush while living in Argentina when Dr. Terbush was stationed there. He has faithfully contributed and attended almost all Summits and is looking forward to the 10 year anniversary this June.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alan Bernholtz

Mountaineering Instructor 2006-2008, 2010
Multi-Pitch Rock Instructor 2005, 2009

Single-Pitch Rock Instructor 2011

Alan is a life-long climber, guide, business-owner and was previously the Mayor of Crested Butte. Alan has guided all over the world including Africa, Europe and Alaska. Along with Alan's many talents, he has a great sense of humor and is an excellent instructor and guide. Alan is the founder of Crested Butte Mountain Guides and is a certified Ski Mountaineering Guide through the AMGA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura Chase

Single Pitch Rock Instructor 2004-2011

Laura earned her BA from Western State College of Colorado in 2003 before joining the North American Mobility Program on exchange with a guiding company in Central Mexico. Laura has worked and traveled all over the world including Nepal and Argentina. Laura is an exceptional leader and teacher whose skill and patience are truly admirable. Laura is a certified Top-Rope Site Manager through the AMGA and works as a professional guide with Crested Butte Mountain Guides and the Women's Wilderness Institute in Boulder. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Escalante

Mountaineering Instructor 2002-2011

Dan earned his B.A. in outdoor recreation from Western State College of Colorado in 2000. He has served the Colorado Outward Bound School, University of Colorado Boulder, Crested Butte Mountain Guides and other organizations over the years. Dan is known for his skill as a great climber and world traveler, but what makes him truly incredible is his wide range of work experience, his sense of humor, and his ability to lead and inspire others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Janna Hansen

Program Director

Janna is the Director of the Wilderness Pursuits (WP) program at Western State College of Colorado; the "mother" program of the Summit.  Janna lives in Crested Butte with her husband, Tyler and her one year old son, Micah (aka Smoonchy Love Bug).  Janna has traveled throughout South and Central America surfing, kayaking, diving and backpacking and now gets to spend her time in Crested Butte and Gunnison playing in the amazing Rocky Mountains and running programs that help students GET OUTSIDE!

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Kiessel

 Multi-Pitch Instructor 2009, 2011

Ben Kiessel completed a degree in Outdoor Leadership at Western State College in 2008. While attending school he worked for Wilderness Pursuits, leading rock and ice climbing trips. Ben now guides rock, ice and alpine trips for Southwest Adventure Guides in Durango, CO, where he lives with his wife Amanda. Ben is an AMGA certified Rock Guide.

 

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James W. Terbush MD

Founder of the Peter Terbush Memorial Outdoor Leadership Summit and Pete's Dad

Jim Terbush is a "Salty ol' Sailor" with almost 30 years of Service in the US Navy. He and his bride "Leigh" have lived in six different countries and visited more than 80. In 2000 he and Leigh sailed from Capetown South Africa to Buenos Aires, Argentina in their 40 ft. sailboat, the Blue Peter.  Jim has a love of wild places and has worked in both the Arctic and Antarctica, serving as Ship's Doctor. He is a member of the James Caird Society (Shackleton) and has spoken to many groups about Resilience and Servant Leadership principles.