about

bryan stone

HELLO there …

I’ve worn many hats over the years from music educator to river guide in Grand Canyon. Though I still enjoy making music, I lean towards recreating in the outdoors and can be found split boarding in the backcountry north of Flagstaff after a big snowstorm or operating an electro-fishing boat for fish biologist on the Colorado River. One consistent element in my life as a former river and backcountry ranger for the National Park Service is the desire share my experiences and lessons learned with others.

I’ve been a part of an instructor cadre for the National Park Service that taught basic and advanced skills in swiftwater rescue, watercraft operation, drone operations, and high angel rescue. These disciplines are a necessary step for all outdoor professionals, park rangers, or fire and police rescue team members, but now I’m interested in taking these individuals and teams to the next level by helping them implement risk management tools, decision making skills, and recognizing hazardous attitudes on top of a solid foundation of basic skills. My experience from 14 years at Grand Canyon Nation Park and 20 years of professional outdoor leadership before that is what I draw from to help outdoor and rescue professionals get to the sweet spot of being effective, professional, and safe.

certifications:

  • Dept of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification

  • DOIMOCC Non-Motorized Instructor Certification

  • Dept of Interior UAS Operator / Instructor Certification

  • Rescue Vessell Operator / Instructor Certification

  • NPS Search Management Training (ISC 300)

  • NPS Basic Search and Rescue

  • Search Technician Type 3 NPS Basic Technical Rescue

  • NPS Swiftwater Rescue

  • NOLS Certified Wilderness First Responder

  • Boater 1 Swiftwater Rescuer

  • Food Manager Certification for Coconino County

  • Leave No Trace Master Educator

  • AZ Commercial Driver's License

leadership STYLE:

After 14 years working for the National Park Service, I consider my leadership style to be lean thinking and partnering. I strive to be organized, anticipate problems, and have the tools and skills to solve problems I did not anticipate. Then after each project is complete, I investigate what went right and what could have been done better, and I like to identify waste that affected the project. I also aim to develop and maintain long term, successful relationships with my Grand Canyon co-workers, concessionaires, and local suppliers.