Expert Gear Picks from Cassidy Higgins

    Expert ski patroller and mountain guide gear recommendations from Cassidy Higgins, Avalanche Forecaster, AMGA apprentice Rock and Alpine guide, based in Laclede, ID.

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    Cassidy Higgins

    Avalanche Forecaster, AMGA apprentice Rock and Alpine guide
    Cassidy Higgins
    Be Here Now

    Cassidy Higgins

    Avalanche Forecaster, AMGA apprentice Rock and Alpine guide
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    About Cassidy

    Cassidy grew up in the mountains of Idaho. He found his passion for skiing at a young age and was introduced to climbing in his early twenties through the Spokane Mountaineers. He has spent his life looking for good skiing and climbing all over the Pacific Northwest. Cassidy began his outdoor career in the ski industry, working as a ski patroller, avalanche forecaster and avalanche educator. He currently works as the Snow Safety Director for Schweitzer Mountain during the winter and guides for IMG during the summer. When he isn’t working in the mountains, Cassidy enjoys going on adventures with his wife and two kids.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSki patroller and mountain Guide
    SpecialitySkiing and alpine climbing
    LocationLaclede, ID
    Joined RendezvuOct 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Guide at International Mountain Guides.
    Snow Safety Director at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.
    Father of two, the most challenging and rewarding journey yet!
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    About Cassidy

    Cassidy grew up in the mountains of Idaho. He found his passion for skiing at a young age and was introduced to climbing in his early twenties through the Spokane Mountaineers. He has spent his life looking for good skiing and climbing all over the Pacific Northwest. Cassidy began his outdoor career in the ski industry, working as a ski patroller, avalanche forecaster and avalanche educator. He currently works as the Snow Safety Director for Schweitzer Mountain during the winter and guides for IMG during the summer. When he isn’t working in the mountains, Cassidy enjoys going on adventures with his wife and two kids.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSki patroller and mountain Guide
    SpecialitySkiing and alpine climbing
    LocationLaclede, ID
    Joined RendezvuOct 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Guide at International Mountain Guides.
    Snow Safety Director at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.
    Father of two, the most challenging and rewarding journey yet!