Kai Girard's Ski, Rock and Alpine Gear & Expert Recommendations
IFMGA Mountain Guide & Small Business Owner
Jackson, WYKai 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.
Discipline: Ski, Rock and Alpine
Specialty: Backcountry Skiing and Alpine Mountaineering
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.
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 recommends the Black Diamond Vapor Helmet
Kai Girard recommends the La Sportiva La Sportiva Men's TX Guide Leather Approach Shoes
Kai Girard recommends the Black Diamond Technician Harness
Kai Girard recommends the Black Diamond Storm 500-R Rechargeable Headlamp
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 recommends the Backcountry Jackson Backcountry Rescue Sled
Kai Girard recommends the Dynastar M-Free 108 Ski
Kai Girard recommends the MAJESTY SKIS | USA NEW | Supernova Carbon - Touring Skis | 100 - 105 mm
Kai Girard recommends the Mammut Mammut Barryvox S
