Expert Gear Picks from Carol Viau

    Expert skiing, via ferrata gear recommendations from Carol Viau, AMGA Certified Ski Guide/SPI, PSIA L3 Ski Instructor, Via Ferrata Guide, based in Jackson, WY.

    Carol Viau's Climbing Gear

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    Carol Viau's Ski Gear

    Carol Viau's Spring/Summer/Fall Gear

    Curated gear collection

    Carol Viau
    A day not smiling is a day wasted!

    Carol Viau

    AMGA Certified Ski Guide/SPI, PSIA L3 Ski Instructor, Via Ferrata Guide
    Carol Viau
    A day not smiling is a day wasted!

    Carol Viau

    AMGA Certified Ski Guide/SPI, PSIA L3 Ski Instructor, Via Ferrata Guide
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    About Carol

    Carol is a ski guide for the Jackson Hole Alpine Guides, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, and a PSIA Level 3 certified ski instructor for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (as well as a Via Ferrata guide at Jackson Hole). She has worked as an Alaska heli-guide and is a former Jackson Hole Ski Patroller. She's also a long time volunteer for Teton County Search and Rescue, and is EMT/WFR/OEC certified.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSkiing, Via Ferrata
    SpecialityBackcountry
    LocationJackson, WY
    Joined RendezvuSep 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Former Ski Mountaineering competitor. 1st Place Women's USSMA (United States Ski Mountaineering Assoc.) North American Championships.
    Former FIS Speed Ski competitor. 3rd Place USSA Speed Ski Championships, 3rd Place Jeep-Eagle Canadian Ski Championships.
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    About Carol

    Carol is a ski guide for the Jackson Hole Alpine Guides, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, and a PSIA Level 3 certified ski instructor for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (as well as a Via Ferrata guide at Jackson Hole). She has worked as an Alaska heli-guide and is a former Jackson Hole Ski Patroller. She's also a long time volunteer for Teton County Search and Rescue, and is EMT/WFR/OEC certified.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSkiing, Via Ferrata
    SpecialityBackcountry
    LocationJackson, WY
    Joined RendezvuSep 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Former Ski Mountaineering competitor. 1st Place Women's USSMA (United States Ski Mountaineering Assoc.) North American Championships.
    Former FIS Speed Ski competitor. 3rd Place USSA Speed Ski Championships, 3rd Place Jeep-Eagle Canadian Ski Championships.