Guides & Gear

World-class guides. Next-level gear.

ALASKA’S BEST GUIDES AND GEAR ENSURE EVERY ADVENTURE IS PRECISE, THRILLING AND FULLY IMMERSIVE.

It’s simple. Our guides know Alaska’s wildest terrain better than anyone. And our premium gear keeps you and your group safe, comfortable and ready for whatever the day brings. With the right team and tools, each moment becomes exhilarating and deeply memorable.

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Meet Our Expert Guides & Pilots

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Chief Guide
Travis Elquist

Travis has been guiding in Alaska’s mountains for over 17 years and has led heli-ski operations across nearly every major range.

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Lead Guide
Justin Befu

Comfortable on both skis and a snowboard, Justin has been guiding in the backcountry for more than 20 years.

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Lead Guide/Avalanche & Weather Forecaster
Damian Jackson

Damian is an experienced guide who grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has spent more than two decades immersed in snow science and avalanche forecasting.

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Guide
Dylan Budke

Dylan grew up in Chugiak, Alaska, and is both a heli-ski guide and an international ski guide

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Lead Guide
Dylan Lenzie
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Guide
Andy Brooks

With over 2,000 heli-ski runs to his name, Andy has spent the past 15 years guiding across Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska and Hokkaido, Japan.

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Guide
Tom Kempinski
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The Pros Who Know Every Peak

IN REMOTE TERRAIN, EXPERIENCE MATTERS — AND OURS RUNS DEEP. FROM AVALANCHE FORECASTING TO ROUTE FINDING, OUR GUIDES ARE THE REASON YOU CAN PUSH BOUNDARIES WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE.

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Unmatched Mountain Expertise

Meet true masters of terrain. More than just skiers and boarders, our guides are seasoned mountain professionals. With top-tier certifications and years of experience reading snowpack, weather and avalanche conditions across multiple ranges, they consistently find the safest, most exhilarating lines to elevate every adventure.

Calm, Clear Leadership

Composed and decisive, our guides inspire trust at every turn. They communicate clearly, set expectations and make sure every guest—whether first-timer or pro athlete—feels supported. Their leadership keeps the group focused, energized and ready for anything Alaska throws their way.

Passion for the Experience

Guiding isn’t just about the descent, it’s about the joy of the journey. Our team knows how to balance safety with fun, read the group’s energy and make every run feel like the best one of your life. As storytellers, coaches and (most importantly) stoke-generators, they make every guest feel like part of the crew.

Premium Rental Gear

IF YOU NEED EQUIPMENT, WE SUPPLY ONLY THE BEST. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARMADA AND THE NORTH FACE, WE PROVIDE TOP-TIER SKIS, TECHNICAL OUTERWEAR AND CUTTING-EDGE AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT—METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND READY FOR ADVENTURE.