Gerry Moffatt
Born:
Edinburgh Scotland
Resident Sun Valley Idaho
Occupations:
Expedition Leader
Filmmaker
Motivational Speaker
White Water Consultant
Instructor / Guide
Production Experience:
Everest "Eddie Bauer" Head of Production / Climber 2009
Everest "The Wildest Dream" Presenter / Climber 2007
Bhutan Manas river (first descent) Discovery Network / Expedition Leader / Presenter 2006
Nepal Arun National Geographic Producer / Camera 2005
Discovery Network Botswana - Kenya - Brazil - Costa Rica Bahali Productions 2004
Discovery Network Extreme Maintenance Yosemite / Glacier Nat Park / Everglades / Golden Gate 2004
Nepal Himalayan White Water Rodeo Producer Trans W Sport
Alaska, "Ultimate Descents": Co-Producer / Camera / Talent, Equator Productions, Outdoor Life Network, 2002
Nepal, "Himalayan Survival": Director / Camera / Talent, Equator Productions, Outdoor Life Network, 2001
Greenland, "No Fall Zone": Director / Camera / Talent, Equator Productions, Outdoor Life Network, 2000
Alaska, "The Triple Crown": Director / Camera / Talent, Equator Productions, Outdoor Life Network, 1998
B.C. "Stikine River Fever". kayaker, National Geographic, 1998
Bhutan, "Land of the Thunder Dragon": Field Producer Camera / Expedition Leader, American Adventure Productions, Outdoor Life Network, 1997
Nepal, "Thule Bheri": kayaker, American Adventure Productions, Outdoor Life Network, 1996."
Pakistan, "Taming the Lion": Channel 4, 1990 Africa, "Cape to Cape": Talent, Indepedent Films, Channel 4
Certifications:
British Canoe Union Senior Kayak Instructor
American Kayak Association Kayak instructor
Himalayan Raft Guide Course Director
RYA Sailing Instructor
RYA Windsurfing Instructor
First Aid and CPR certified
Level 2 Avalanche Certification
Work Experience:
Gerry Moffatt Expeditions Owner / Guide
River advisor to the Kingdom of Bhutan (Present)
Atlantic Productions (Present)
Founder/Guide: Equator Expeditions Nepal (1991-Present)
Equator Expeditions is an adventure travel company based in Katmandu, Nepal, specializing in kayaking, rafting and climbing expeditions. It also runs raft guide and kayak instructor training programs in the Himalayas.
Trans Africa Trek: Logistic Manager, 1991
Cascade Raft Company Lead Guide 1989-92
Encounter Overland UK (1984-89) Head raft guide /Nepal Manager / Expedition leader; Nepal, India, Pakistan, China,
Overland Driver; Morocco, Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Zaire (Congo) Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa.
Natahala Outdoor Center Trip Leader / Kayak Instructor, 1987
Edinburgh University: Outdoor Education Instructor, 1982-84
Benmore Outdoor Education Instructor 1981-82
Athletic Interests:
Mountaineering
Mountain biking
Ski Mountaineering
Kite surfing
Kayaking
Rafting