Expert Gear Picks from Kai Girard

    Expert ski, rock and alpine gear recommendations from Kai Girard, IFMGA Mountain Guide & Small Business Owner, based in Jackson, WY.

    Kai Girard's Grand Teton Collection

    These are workhorse items I use regularly during my summer guiding season.

    Kai Girard's Backcountry Skiing Collection

    Whether I'm guiding the side country at the resort, touring in Antarctica, or heliskiing in Alaska, these are some go to pieces I have used for years.

    Kai Girard

    Kai Girard

    IFMGA Mountain Guide & Small Business Owner
    Kai Girard

    Kai Girard

    IFMGA Mountain Guide & Small Business Owner
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    About Kai

    Kai is an IFMGA certified mountain guide based in Jackson, WY. He leads year-round expeditions on skis, rock climbing, and alpine mountaineering. His guiding career is built on teaching and sharing the outdoors, with experience across the Western United States, Europe, Alaska, Morocco, Antarctica and more. Always keen on new destinations, and helping skiers and climbers access new terrain. Kai also owns a backcountry rescue sled company and is passionate about exploring new destinations.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSki, Rock and Alpine
    SpecialityBackcountry Skiing and Alpine Mountaineering
    LocationJackson, WY
    Joined RendezvuFeb 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    IFMGA-certified guide with expertise in backcountry skiing, climbing, and alpine mountaineering.
    Owner of a backcountry rescue sled company.
    Extensive guiding experience in wild, remote landscapes.
    Committed to teaching skills and facilitating outdoor experiences.
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    About Kai

    Kai is an IFMGA certified mountain guide based in Jackson, WY. He leads year-round expeditions on skis, rock climbing, and alpine mountaineering. His guiding career is built on teaching and sharing the outdoors, with experience across the Western United States, Europe, Alaska, Morocco, Antarctica and more. Always keen on new destinations, and helping skiers and climbers access new terrain. Kai also owns a backcountry rescue sled company and is passionate about exploring new destinations.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSki, Rock and Alpine
    SpecialityBackcountry Skiing and Alpine Mountaineering
    LocationJackson, WY
    Joined RendezvuFeb 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    IFMGA-certified guide with expertise in backcountry skiing, climbing, and alpine mountaineering.
    Owner of a backcountry rescue sled company.
    Extensive guiding experience in wild, remote landscapes.