Experience

• 15 years of ski guiding in Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, and Hokkaido Japan.
• Guided 2000-plus runs out of a helicopter
• 12 years of heli-ski guide experience

Certifications

• American Avalanche Institute Level III
• WFR
• Winter Weather Forecasting
• AMGA Alpine skills course

Favorite HMH Run

• Devils Throat
• Steve’s Playground
• Palisades Peak

Experience

• Guide for High Mountain Helicopter since 2013
• Expeditions in the Tetons, New England (VT, NY, NH, ME), Canada, Tasmania, and Antarctica.
• Degree in Geology, studying at Hamilton College, University of Tasmania, and Cornell University.
• Grew up skiing in Whitin Face, Lake Placid, NY

Certifications

• American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Ski Guide Course
• NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) Wilderness First Responder, CPR
• American Avalanche Institute (AAI), Pro 2
• ATF Certified Avalanche Blaster
• Professional Rescue Training Seminar, Genswein 2017
• American Avalanche Association (AAA) Professional Member

Favorite HMH Run

Shepherd Chutes.

Experience

• HMH Guide since 2018
• Alaska Rendezvous Heli Ski Guides 2007-2021
• American Avalanche Institute Instructor 2017-2021

Certifications

• Wilderness First Responder
• Level 3 Avalanche Certified. 

Favorite Ski Run at HMH

I'd have to say, Mt. Bradley. Long, big mountain runs and it's a hidden gem that you can only get to by helicopter. 

Experience

• High Mountain Helicopter guide since 2005
• Valdez Heli Ski Guide since 2004
• JHMR ski guide
• Teton alpine climbing guide since 2000
• Numerous guided ski descents of Grand Teton
• Guided ski descent Denali
• Ski guide worldwide including Wyoming, Alaska, Antarctica, Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Japan, and Morrocco

Certifications

• AMGA Assistant Ski Guide
• AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
• Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), CPR., Avalanche Level 3 (Pro 2 equivalent)

 Favorite Ski Run at HMH

Powder Peak/Powder 1.

This is Jake's third year managing High Mountain Heli but has been involved in the business in Jackson for 4 years. Before that Jake worked in both the ski resort industry as well as owning a Utility Scale Solar company that owned and operated 18 Solar fields in 4 states to benefit Municipal clients. He has a Degree in Environmental politics, studying at Ithaca College and then the University of Jyvaskyla Finland. Grew up skiing Bosquest, Pittsfield, MA, moved out to CO in 2006, and competed on the North Face Masters series until 2010.

Certifications:

Avalanche Pro 1

Avalanche Pro 2

Wilderness Outdoor First Responder (WOFR) Wilderness Outdoor First Responder, CPR

American Avalanche Institute (AAI), Pro 1

Advanced Winter Weather Forecasting

ATF Permittee

Manager NSP HMH Chapter

Favorite Run:

I kinda like em all

Experience and Certifications

• Guide in Jackson Hole for over 20 years
• Member of the AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association)
• American Avalanche Institute (Levels 1,2,&3)
• National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care Provider
• BA from the University of Wyoming

Experience

• 22 years of heli-ski guiding (Alaska, Wyoming, Iceland)
• Guide for High Mountain Helicopter since 2012
• Previous Jackson Hole Ski Patroller
• Lead guide for Alaska Backcountry Adventures
• Degree in Geology with emphasis on Glaciology

Certifications

• AAI Level 3
• WFR
• Winter Weather Forecasting
• HSUS level 3
• NSP Pro
• AAA Pro

Favorite ski run

The run we just skied.  Followed by the run we're about to ski!

Experience

• Heli-ski's guiding career began in Valdez, Alaska, in 2003.
• Ski skills developed as a young ski racer from Maryland.
• Transitioned to becoming an instructor, competitive big mountain freeskier, and coach after moving to Jackson Hole in 1997.
• Worked year-round in Jackson, including ski instructor, staff trainer, and PSIA examiner at JHMR.
• Guide at High Mountain Heli since December 2021.
• Years of heli-ski guiding, ski teaching, and competitive freeskiing experience.

Certifications

• Fully certified by the American Avalanche Institute.
• Wilderness First Responder.

Experience

• Heli Ski Guide for 11 years at Valdez Heli Ski Guides
• 8 years at HMH
• 3 years as Snow Safety Director/Avalanche Forecaster at VHSG
• Taught avalanche education courses for American Avalanche Institute for 6 years
• Worked as an outdoor educator for NOLS and other similar schools, as a split boarding guide on Teton Pass and in GTNP, and as a mountaineering guide on Denali

Certifications

• Avalanche Level 3
• Wilderness First Responder

Favorite Run

West Lake Rib.

Experience and Certifications

• Pro 2 Avalanche
• American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Wilderness First Responder (WFR)/ CPR
• 22-year outdoor guide career

Matt also guides for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's Alpine Guides, and Teton Backcountry Guides, and is the owner and head guide for Western River Anglers in the summer.

Favorite HMH Ski Run

Devil's Esophagus (or anywhere with great untracked powder!).