About Fridjon

 Fridjon Thorleifsson is born and raised in Iceland but has been living in western Canada since 2002. He teaches multiple courses for Thompson Rivers University, TRU Iceland and Collage of the Rockies. Past teaching experiences also include the Canadian Armed Forces, US Marine Corps, and Indian Navy. 

Fridjon teaches:

  • ski touring, rock climbing, multi-pitch climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, glacier travel, and risk management.

Fridjon has previously guided trips in:

  • Italy, Switzerland, France, Norway, Greenland, Germany, Austria, Canada, United States. Along with guiding he has done logistical work for Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Elbrus, etc.

Fridjon is a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA), Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides.

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Offerings

Courses and Adventures

ATC Guides offers a wide range of outdoor adventures. 

 

Speaking

Fridjon speaks on situational awareness and depression in the mountaineering industry for private companies and conferences. Previous speaking engagements include: Canadian Mountain Holiday (CMH), Thompson River University, various global Search and Rescue organizations, etc.