About
I am a full time guide based out of Victor, Idaho, specializing in person-centered mountain education and experiences. I grew up in rural Massachusetts and was fortunate to be introduced to the outdoors at a young age through excursions to the mountains, forests, and rivers of New England with my family. Backcountry snowboarding was my passion, and I cut my teeth as a teenager on the steep, icy slopes of the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Green Mountains of Vermont.
I pursued an undergraduate degree in Environmental Policy & Education from Colby College in Maine, guiding and teaching during college and continuing full time after graduation. I now call the Teton Mountains home, and spend my summers and winters guiding there, with springs and falls spent on trips to other ranges.
I’ve guided skied, and climbed across the Colorado Rockies, Tetons, North Cascades, Alaska Range, Iceland, and the French & Swiss Alps. Currently, I work predominantly for Exum Mountain Guides, Yostmark Backcountry Tours, and the American Avalanche Institute in the Tetons.
When I’m not guiding or instructing, you’ll find me with my nose in a book - likely about the American West - or cooking a tasty meal with my partner or friends.
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Trips
Teton Pass Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing on Teton Pass delivers some of the most accessible and rewarding turns in the Jackson Hole area. From familiar classics on Mt. Glory to quieter glades and bowls tucked up adjacent valleys, the Pass offers a mix of playful terrain, reliable snowfall, and quick approaches. Whether you're looking to link up mellow powder laps or step into bigger lines with thoughtful guidance, Teton Pass provides a perfect venue for learning, exploration, and refining your backcountry travel skills. I’ll help you move through this terrain with confidence—reading conditions, choosing smart routes, and finding the best snow the day has to offer. I guide on Teton Pass through Yöstmark Backcountry Tours, a guide service and phenomenal local ski shop based out of Driggs, Idaho, and will coordinate all of the details of our outing through them.
Seasonality
Jan-Apr
Dec
Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Skiing
Grand Teton National Park delivers some of the best backcountry snow in the region for those willing to put in the effort. Long glides through quiet forests, open bowls, and high benches lead to reliable powder stashes framed by the Tetons’ unmistakable skyline. These tours blend steady uphill travel with rewarding, high-quality turns in a landscape that feels both expansive and intimate. I’ll help you choose the right objectives for conditions, set an efficient pace, and make the most of the Park’s consistently excellent snow in one of the most inspiring winter environments in North America. I guide for Exum Mountain Guides in the Park, and will coordinate all of the details for our outing through them.
Seasonality
Jan-Apr
Dec
Grand Teton National Park Ski Mountaineering
For those looking to step into the Park’s bigger terrain, Grand Teton National Park offers some of the most inspiring ski mountaineering in the Rockies. Steeper couloirs, technical approaches, and long descents combine to create rewarding, high-energy days in a truly world-class setting. These objectives require timing, thoughtful movement, and a solid plan—skills I’ll help you build and apply throughout the tour. Whether it’s tackling a classic line or venturing into a new zone, I’ll guide you through the decision-making, routefinding, and efficient travel that make steep skiing in the Tetons both safe and unforgettable. I guide in the Park for Exum Mountain Guides, and will coordinate all of the details of our outing through them.
Seasonality
Jan-May
Dec
Grand Teton Summit Climb
Climbing the Grand Teton is a true alpine classic—an engaging, beautiful two-day adventure through one of the West’s most iconic ranges. Our climb begins with a steady approach into Garnet Canyon, where we settle in for the night at the Lower Saddle at Exum’s “hut,” perched between the Grand and the Middle. From this high camp, the sunrise route to the summit feels both close and committing, weaving the mountain in an unforgettable position by either the Owen Spaulding, or Exum Ridge routes. The Grand rewards efficient movement and thoughtful pacing, and I’ll guide you through each section with clear instruction and steady momentum. It’s a demanding but deeply rewarding experience.
Seasonality
Jun-Sep
Grand Teton Alpine Climbing
Beyond the Grand, the Tetons offer a lifetime of high-quality alpine routes—long ridges, clean rock, and striking lines that combine technical movement with attention to pace and terrain. The Buckingham Ridge on the Middle Teton delivers a full-value day on solid stone with an incredible setting above the South Fork of Garnet Canyyon. The Direct South Ridge of Nez Perce offers intricate routefinding and sweeping exposure, while the East Ridge of Disappointment Peak provides accessible alpine climbing with big-mountain ambience after the approach. For those looking for pure rock in a dramatic setting, routes like Irene’s Arete, Guide’s Wall, and the classic lines on Symmetry Spire offer sustained climbing and incredible views across Jenny Lake. Each objective has its own character, and I’ll help you select a climb that fits your goals, experience, and appetite for adventure. I guide in Grand Teton National Park through Exum Mountain Guides, and will work with you to coordinate all of the details of our outing through them.
Seasonality
Jun-Oct
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