Joshua Parafinik
Adjunct Faculty
joshua.parafinik@paradisevalley.edu

Biography
Bio
Josh has a Masters degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College and is a full time guide for Epic. He has been guiding and instructing clients around the world for the past 19 years. His specialties include technical rope work including rock climbing, rappelling and canyoneering as well as water based adventures. Josh’s water based adventures include many trips down the Colorado river in the Grand Canyon and on beautiful Lake Powell. He has also completed many personal adventure trips included a solo 2,100 mile off road mountain bike tour from Colorado to Canada in 54 days.
Courses
Spring 2025
REC120
29508
Leisure & the Quality of Life
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RPM155AC
30795
Outdoor Rock Climbing
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Summer 2025
REC120
10823
Leisure & the Quality of Life
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Fall 2025
REC120
11236
Leisure & the Quality of Life
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REC250
12196
Recreation Leadership
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REC250
32986
Recreation Leadership
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RPM150AB
26067
Outdoor Adventure Skills
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RPM150AB
12032
Outdoor Adventure Skills
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RPM155AC
11911
Outdoor Rock Climbing
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