Sam Kieckhefer

Born and raised in Northern California, Sam began exploring the Sierra and developed a love for the mountains at a young age. A lifelong skier, he started backcountry skiing in 2010 and found his way up Mt. Shasta on only his second ski tour ever. After years of gaining experience skiing and climbing in the mountain west, he started guiding in 2019. Sam guides year round throughout California as well as a couple of international expeditions each year. He also teaches both recreational and professional avalanche courses for the American Avalanche Institute.

Sam is an AMGA Certified Ski Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide, and an AIARE Course Instructor. He lives on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe with his wife Susie and their son Wally.