BRIAN SMITH

HELI-SKI GUIDE

Brian Smith is an Exum Chief Guide and AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide with over 20 years of experience. He has guided since 2005 and is also a ski guide with Points North Heli-Adventures in Alaska. Based in Jackson Hole, he began as a ski patroller before transitioning to ski guiding. Brian has led climbs and ski expeditions across the U.S., Alaska, Canada, South America, and Europe, and teaches advanced avalanche courses. His notable achievements include major alpine linkups and speed ascents. Above all, he values time with his daughter and a life spent in the mountains.

    • AMGA/IFMGA International Mountain Guide Certification

    • Avalanche Level III Certification

    • Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Certification

    • CPR Certification

    • Former Instructor, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

    • Professional Avalanche Instructor, American Avalanche Institute

    • Exum Chief Guide

    • Ski Patroller, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (since 2006)

    • Ski Guide, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

    • Ski Guide, Points North Heli-Adventures, Alaska

    • Rock and Mountaineering Instructor, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

    • Professional Avalanche Course Instructor, American Avalanche Institute

    • Guided climbing and skiing expeditions across the U.S., Canada, South America, and Europe

    • First ascents in the Teton Range, WY

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