Blake Votilla's Ski Gear & Expert Recommendations
AMGA Certified Ski Guide
Jackson, WYhave fun with it!
Lead guide at BVSG Ski guides, a boutique guiding service specializing in custom, small-group ski touring, trekking, and biking trips in unique destinations such as Norway, Svalbard, and the European Alps. Bvskiguide.com
Discipline: Ski
Specialty: Backcountry, freeride, ski touring
Guided Svalbard Ski Expedition Grand Teton Descents Developed first of its kind season long youth backcountry ski program in Jackson, WY
Expert Gear Picks from Blake Votilla
Expert ski gear recommendations from Blake Votilla, AMGA Certified Ski Guide, based in Jackson, WY.
Blake Votilla's Ski Touring
Blake Votilla recommends the ATK Bindings Raider 11 EVO Binding — ATK Bindings are best in the market - light, durable, and user friendly.
Blake Votilla recommends the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Boot - 2026 - Men's — Always try on boots for size. I love this boot for its lightweight, range of motion, and downhill performance
Blake Votilla recommends the Petzl Altitude Harness — Light, low bulk, and simple to put on.
Blake Votilla recommends the CAMP USA XLC 390 Crampon — Simple, Lightweight, aluminum crampon.
Blake Votilla recommends the Petzl Petzl Ride Ax — Suitable for most ski mountaineering objectives
Blake Votilla recommends the ATK Bindings Crampons — Ski crampons - needed when conditions are firm, especially those spring mornings. Be sure to select the correct width, and brand that works with your bindings and ski.
Blake Votilla recommends the Blizzard Zero G 96 Ski - 2026 — Wonderful, lightweight ski for spring conditions. Wide enough to work in some powder as well.
Blake Votilla recommends the Pomoca Free Pro R2C CF Climbing Skins — The best climbing skin. Light, packable, and good glide. Beginners may enjoy the Pomona yellow skin too for more traction.
Blake Votilla recommends the Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Beacon — I have been using BCA beacons for 15 years. User friendly and reliable.
