Jacque Tietjen is a Utah-based mountain athlete, outdoor educator, and award-winning and published photographer whose life has been shaped by time spent in the mountains since childhood.
Growing up skiing and climbing in the Wasatch and Rocky Mountains, Jacque developed a connection to the outdoors early in life. Her years at Cheley Colorado Camps were particularly formative, teaching her to live, learn, and grow in mountain environments and shaping both her athletic identity and creative voice.
Her athletic background spans endurance sports, swimming, cycling, skiing, climbing, Highland Games, strength training, and aerial arts, reflecting a lifelong curiosity about movement, performance. Over time, this evolved into a deeper understanding that true strength is not only physical, but also rooted in awareness, mindset, and adaptability in complex outdoor environments.
Jacque’s creative work in photography began long before it became a profession. After years of carrying cameras into the mountains, she began professionally documenting adventure in 2009, developing a body of work spanning landscape, fine art, and action photography. Her images focus on the landscapes, people, and experiences that make time outdoors meaningful; particularly the raw, unfiltered experience of movement and exploration in the mountains. Through her images, she hopes to share not just the beauty of the outdoors, but the awe, serenity, and human spirit that live within it, inspiring others to connect more deeply with nature in their own adventures.
Jacque’s approach to outdoor education and athletic development is grounded in the belief that capability comes from more than physical strength. Awareness, preparation, adaptability, and mindset all shape how we move through challenging environments. Years spent in mountaineering, skiing, climbing, backcountry travel, and expedition settings have reinforced the importance of making thoughtful decisions in complex conditions.
Today, Jacque brings these experiences together through mountain athletics, photography, outdoor education, and coaching. Creating work that encourages people to explore, learn, and build their own connection with the outdoors.
Professional Background:
Education & Certifications
- B.S. Health Education, Utah Valley University
- Physical Education and Health Science Endorsements, Utah State Board of Education
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Strength and Conditioning Certification
- 200HR Registered Yoga Teacher
- Sport Psychology Coursework
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certified
Instruction & Field Experience
- Rock climbing instructor
- PSIA Ski instructor
- USA Swimming instructor and coach
- Wilderness medicine (OEC/WFR)
- EMT
- American Red Cross Lifeguard
- Clinical healthcare experience as a medical assistant and medical technician
- Instruction across multiple movement disciplines
I created Climbing for Campers to give back to the camp community that helped shape my life, in honor of my best friend, Rowan. Through my fine-art photography and ongoing donations to A Thousand Summers, I help make the summer camp experience accessible to kids who might not otherwise be able to attend.
“In these mountains we share smiles, swapping tales for miles, and when we’re through, what am I without you?” -Shelby Newly
I’m grateful to work with companies whose products and values align with the way I spend time outdoors.
Jacque is a proud member of:
Team POW
Team POW member supporting efforts to protect the outdoor places and winter environments we love. Through my work as a mountain athlete, photographer, and outdoor educator, I believe in helping people connect with nature and take action to protect it.
Nature First Alliance
Photography with respect for the places that inspire it. Nature First promotes responsible, low-impact photography and encourages photographers to consider the impact of their presence on the places they photograph.
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