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Founders and History
Matthew Glick
Raised in Durango, Colorado, Matt grew up skiing the San Juan Mountains and has spent his life exploring and working in the backcountry. That passion evolved into a career built around snow science, mountain safety and technology. With 25 years of experience in IT services and systems integration; including founding and growing a managed services technology company (1x Tech Exit), Matt brings the same problem-solving mindset to building software that he brings to the mountains. Matt is an A3 Pro2 and CO Type 1 Certified Blaster, currently serving as an avalanche mitigation route leader and lead mechanized ski guide. He is also a Rec/Pro Dev and Rescue programs avalanche instructor. His commitment to safety extends to emergency medicine, he maintains certifications as an EMT, Wilderness First Responder, and OEC/NSP Ski Patroller. Matt is an active A3 Professional Member.
Jim Philpott
Also raised in Durango, Colorado, Jim has spent his life in the outdoors, primarily chasing snow, navigating rivers, and climbing mountains.
Jim is a professional-level snow scientist who combines a background in geology and snow hydrology with extensive experience in large-scale project management and software consulting. As a mechanized ski guide and industry professional, he brings a unique blend of real-world field experience and technical expertise, enabling him to develop software solutions that directly address the complex operational needs of ski areas and mountain operations. Jim is an active A3 Professional Member.
Where it all began
John Snook
John became interested in weather while growing up in New England anxiously awaiting the next nor’easter, which led him to the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he obtained a BS and MS in Meteorology. After moving to Colorado in 1984, he worked fifteen years as a meteorologist for a NOAA applied research lab in Boulder. During that time, his PhD was completed in Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. A variety of public and private adventures followed, including positions at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol, Colorado Mountain College and the formation of an independent consulting company.
John still offers our team guidance and mentorship. We thank him for all his hard work and public service. John is an exceptional scientist and software developer.