Kai Girard
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.
Kai Girard's Expert Gear Recommendations
Grand Teton Collection
These are workhorse items I use regularly during my summer guiding season.
- Vapor Helmet by Black Diamond
- La Sportiva Men's TX Guide Leather Approach Shoes by La Sportiva
- Technician Harness by Black Diamond
- Storm 500-R Rechargeable Headlamp by Black Diamond
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.
- Jackson Backcountry Rescue Sled by Backcountry
- M-Free 108 Ski by Dynastar
- NEW | Supernova Carbon - Touring Skis | 100 - 105 mm by MAJESTY SKIS | USA
- Mammut Barryvox S by Mammut
- Mammut Alugator Pro Light Hoe by Mammut
- Quickdraw Pro Probe 320 by Black Diamond
- Wyeast Ski Poles by Folkrm
