Jamie grew up in the English Lake District, where he first started exploring the valleys and mountains. He soon, however, moved to Scotland and undertook a degree in geology continuing his apprenticeship in climbing and mountaineering. He worked as a freelance geologist and instructor for many years before coming into contact with the Scottish Avalanche Service where he worked as a part time mountain assistant. This section of his life deepened his understanding of avalanche methodology, especially the human factor.
Well travelled geologist
As a geologist Jamie has worked in many places, including Norway and, in 2007 he moved full time to Bergen, where he fell for the land and one of its inhabitants! After a bit of moving about, they bought an old farm in Valdres and he started Alpine Dragons.
