Joel Dugdale
35.1983°N  111.6513°W
Field Log — Flagstaff, Arizona
Joel W. Dugdale

Engineer.
Explorer.

Infinitely Curious - Proven Problem Solver - Grounded in Empathy

7,000 ftelevation, home base
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01 — ABOUT

My Infinite Curiosity Drive's My Passion for Exploration

Joel Dugdale, roped up at Tenaya Lake, Yosemite

I am driven by infinite curiosity! This passion has pushed me to build a unique skill set in engineering and exploration. I love bringing all the knowledge I have together to create innovative solutions and support projects ranging from product design and data analysis to outdoor logistics. I use a broad skill set—everything from coding and FEA to ropework and underwater capability—to solve problems that help individuals and organizations better the world.

W.L. Gore & Associates
STRUCTURAL ANALYST/ENGINEER
Ft. Tuthill - United States Air Force
RECREATION SPECIALIST - RIVER GUIDE
Northern Arizona University
B.S.E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MAGNA CUM LAUDE) - M.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (WITH DISTINCTION)
Mohave Community College
A.S. GEOLOGY - A.A. MATHEMATICS (WITH HONORS)
The Explorers Club
FELLOW
Wilderness First Responder
WFR
SDI/TDI
DIVEMASTER/ADVANCED TRIMIX DIVER
AMGA
SINGLE PITCH INSTRUCTOR (2015-2021 NOT CURRENTLY CERTIFIED NOW)
02 — TRIPS

Where my journey has taken me.

17,600FT ELEV.

Everest Base Camp — Leadership

HIMALAYAS, NEPAL

Led a group trek to Everest Base Camp, managing altitude logistics, pacing, and group safety across the approach.

3NOAA TRIPS

NOAA Expedition Support

FIELD SCIENCE

Participated in NOAA-affiliated expeditions, applying technical diving skills in a field science context.

84PERMIT #250986

San Juan River

MULTIDAY PERMIT TRIP

Self-organized permit float, including a custom-built Recreation.gov availability watcher to secure the launch date.

03 — PHOTOGRAPHY

Shot in the field.

Everest Base Camp, Nepal
U.S.S. Monitor, trimix dive
San Juan River camp
Flagstaff, AZ — home crag
Sprinter build, in progress
04 — WORK

Engineering background.

Structural Analyst/Engineer
W.L. Gore & Associates · CURRENT
NPOI Mechanical Engineer
Lowell Observatory · 2010 - 2012
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05 — GEAR

What I actually use.

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DIVING

Garmin Descent Mk2i

Game changing computer and fitness watch.

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CLIMBING

Totem Cams

Great for free routes, great for aid!

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VAN BUILD

S&BExtended Range Fuel Tank

Game changer for long distance drives, especially with kiddos.

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