Jake Norton

Current

Chairman - Advisory Board at Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
Owner at MountainWorld Productions (Sole Proprietorship)
Owner at MountainWorld Photography (Sole Proprietorship)

Senior Guide at International Mountain Guides

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Past

Speaker/Client at SpeakerMatch
Senior Guide at Mountain Link, Inc.
Senior Guide at Rainier Mountaineering, Inc.

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Education

Colorado College
School for International Training
School for International Training

Holderness School

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Recommended

5 people have recommended Jake

Connections

227 connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

Jake Norton’s Summary

I am a professional speaker, photographer, climber, and guide from Golden, Colorado. I have worked as a professional mountain guide and photographer for over twelve years, and have traveled the world for countless clients.

My climbing and photographic exploits have taken me to the summit of Everest twice (out of five expeditions in total), on five expeditions to the Peruvian Andes, to the summits of continental highpoints Mount McKinley in Alaska and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and eighty-six times to the summit of Mount Rainier in Washington.

As a photographer, I have worked for The Discovery Channel, Outdoor Life Network, Outside Magazine, Toyota, Ford Motor Company, National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal, and countless other national and international publications. My assignments have taken me to Nepal, Tibet, South Africa, Costa Rica, and Iceland. I was also a videographer on Everest in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

I have presented keynote speeches to audiences nationwide, from Ford Motor Company executives to the top Sales Team for Keynote Systems, Inc.

Jake Norton’s Specialties:

Outdoor & extreme adventure photography, digital photography, digital pre-press, inspirational & motivational keynote speeches, Everest keynote speeches

Jake Norton’s Experience

Chairman - Advisory Board

Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)

January 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)

The Museum Advisory Board and I work to further the goals and mission of the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum, which the first and only museum in the United States dedicated to the heroism, technology, culture and spirit of mountaineering.

The vision of the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is to inspire in our visitors a greater appreciation for the mountains and for mountaineering, in all of its facets, including the cultural and inspirational qualities of the mountains and the sport; to help in the cause to preserve the mountains and the history of mountaineering; to educate our visitors and in so doing enhance their enjoyment and safety in the mountains.

The Museum realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, and lectures and speakers, and strives to engage a diverse audience through traveling exhibits and cultural partnerships.
Owner
MountainWorld Productions (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

January 2002 — Present (7 years 11 months)

I design and deliver custom keynote presentations to corporate, educational, and non-profit audiences nationwide. Using my experiences from 5 Everest expeditions, I share with audiences poignant lessons from Everest which inspire people to set lofty goals, deal with risk and fear, use their instinct, work as a team, maintain perspective, and climb to their personal and professional summits. Visit me on the web at http://www.mountainworldproductions.com
Owner
MountainWorld Photography (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Photography industry)

June 1999 — Present (10 years 6 months)

I began working as a professional photographer in 1999 after breaking into the field with my photograph of Conrad Anker standing over the remains of famed British climber George Mallory on Everest. I focus on location work worldwide and also sell stock imagery and fine art prints to clients. See my images from the world at www.mountainworldphoto.com.
Senior Guide

International Mountain Guides

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Sports industry)

1992 — Present (17 years )

I currently work as a Senior Guide for International Mountain Guides (www.mountainguides.com), leading expeditions worldwide. My past expeditions have included Everest, Cho Oyu, Kilimanjaro, McKinley, the Swiss Alps (Matterhorn, etc.), and ice climbing clinics in Ouray, Colorado.
Speaker/Client

SpeakerMatch

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

2005 — 2008 (3 years )
Senior Guide

Mountain Link, Inc.

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

1998 — 2000 (2 years )
Senior Guide

Rainier Mountaineering, Inc.

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

1992 — 1998 (6 years )

Jake Norton’s Education

Colorado College

BA with Honors , History & Philosophy with a South Asian Emphasis , September 1992 — May 1996

I designed and completed my own major - History/Philosophy with a South Asian Emphasis - to reflect my interest and background in the Indian Sub-continent. I studied in Nepal for 6 months during my Sophomore year (learning to speak the language fluently), and returned to write my thesis in 1995-96, which was entitled "Newar Buddhism in Bhaktapur: 11th Century India in Contemporary Nepal."
School for International Training

1993 — 1993
School for International Training

Nepal 1993 — 1993
Holderness School

1989 — 1992

Additional Information

Jake Norton’s Websites:

Jake Norton’s Interests:

Mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, skiing, exploration

Jake Norton’s Groups:

Director, American Mountaineering Museum (www.mountaineeringmuseum.org)
Member, National Speaker's Association (www.nsaspeaker.org)
International Advisory Council, The Mountain Institute (www.mountain.org)

Quokka alumni
Friends of NEPAL
Mountaineers
SpeakerMatch
Nikon Photo Group
Rock Climbing
Everest Alumni
Worldwide Expedition Professionals
NANPA
West Chamber Serving Jefferson County Colorado
Professional Keynote Speakers - by Jorge Olson
Motivational Keynote PEG (Professional Emphasis Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA)
Writers / Publishers PEG (Professional Emphasis Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA)
American Mountaineering Museum
The Association of Boarding Schools
School Of Inspired Leadership
Aurora Photos