John Griber

Bio

John Griber has lived within view of the Tetons for almost 30 years. “I look at the mountains every day, and they give me inspiration and strength.” That pretty much sums up John’s reasons for adventure snowboarding. It’s not the rush of competition; it’s the exhilaration and awe he feels every time he explores another peak, whether it’s in his backyard or halfway around the world. John began snowboarding 17 years ago in the demanding terrain of Jackson Hole Ski Area. It proved to be a perfect training ground, giving John the opportunity to hone his mountain skills and make many first descents. His passion for mountain adventure has taken John beyond the Tetons and to the far reaches of the globe in search of premier snowboard descents. Some of his noteworthy expeditions include: the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia Island, Antarctica; Apolobamba Range, Bolivia; Patagonia, Argentina; Tian Shan Range, Kyrgystan; Cordillera Blanca, Peru; Norway; Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia; and Mt. Kenya, Africa. When not traveling, John may be found guiding fly fishermen on the Snake River or spending time with his wife, Becca, and his son, Nevin.

Spouse/Partner's Name:

Becca

Children's Name(s)

Nevin

Pet's Name/Type:

Two cats, Asli and Fes.

Favorite Cook and Dish:

Thai

Favorite Food:

Thai

Favorite Music:

Blues

Greatest Fear:

Snakes

Best-Ever Run:

South Georgia Island, Antarctica

How I Relax:

Spend time with my son, Nevin

Career Highlights:

• Ama Dablam, Nepal, 2004
• Denali, Alaska: snowboard descent, 2004
• Greenland Snowboard Expedition, 2003
• Grand Teton, Wyoming: first winter descent of Stetner Couloir, 2002
• Cho Oyu: attempted first American snowboard descent, 2002
• Apolobamba Range, Bolivia, 2001
• Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, 2001
• Bolivia: Cerro Cuchillo, 18,590 ft.; Cololo, 19,406 ft.; Sajama, 21,550 ft. (highest in Bolivia), 2001
• South Georgia Island, Antarctica: Mt. Nordenskojd, 7,725 ft. (Didn't summit; rode within 500 feet of top 45 to 55 degrees for 3,500 vertical.), 2001
• Norway Fjord Expediton, 2000
• Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Columbia, 1999
• Mt. Kenya, Kenya, Africa, 1998
• Cordillera Blanca, Peru: Artesonraju, 19,800 ft., 50 to 55 degrees, 4,000 vertical, 1998
• Tian Shan Range, Kyrgystan, Asia: various unnamed peaks between 16,500 and 18,000 ft., 1997

Film Highlights:

• Has appeared in films by Warren Miller Productions, Rap Entertainment, Bridger Productions, Brentwood Pictures, Standard Films and Extreme Explorations
• Won a 1998 Emmy Award for participation in OLN feature on his Alaska Expedition
• ABC “Primetime” one-hour feature
• ESPN
• RSN
• Has appeared in numerous magazines, including Transworld Snowboarding, Sno-Board, Snowboarder, OnBoard Powder, Outside, Snowboard Life, National Geographic Adventure, Snowing (Japan), Rock & Ice, Powder, Skiing and Snowboard Journal