JOEL o’ROURKE

HELI-SKI GUIDE

Joel O’Rourke is an AMGA certified ski guide with more than fifteen years of heli-skiing and backcountry experience across Alaska, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and the U.S. He’s guided with operations including Points North Heli-Adventures, Harris Mountain Heliski, and Park City Powdercats, bringing a calm, professional presence and a sharp eye for terrain management to every day in the mountains.

Joel works to create unforgettable, confidence-building experiences for his guests. When he’s not leading powder laps, he’s behind the lens—capturing striking photos and videos that showcase the adventure, the camaraderie, and the sheer joy of heli-skiing in wild terrain.

    • AMGA ski guide

    • AIARE course leader

    • CAA Operations level 3

    • EMT

    • 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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