Lance Taysom

Lance co-wrote AMS’s Wilderness Medical Protocols and teaches our customized First Responder Course during our annual guides training meetings. He is a senior wilderness medicine instructor for Wilderness Medicine Institute at NOLS. His additional credits are: volunteer high-altitude ranger for Denali National Park for more than five seasons; long-time emergency flight nurse; and wilderness medicine training instructor at Idaho State University’s Outdoor Program. His clear instruction style is second to none, and his experience at high latitude and altitude make Lance the best choice for leading our yearly in-house medical training and guide certification. Lance especially loves blue sky, clear water, and deep snow along with backcountry skiing, climbing, and mountain biking. His life priorities are all outdoor activities with family and friends. Lance lives with his wife Cami and their children in Idaho.