ski guide
Alpine terrain expert
A ski guide is a professional who leads skiers or snowboarders through mountainous terrain, particularly in backcountry or off-piste areas.
Ski guides assess avalanche risk, choose safe routes, and ensure the group navigates challenging conditions: We hired a ski guide to take us into the backcountry.
The role requires expertise in snow science, mountain rescue, and local terrain.
- mountainTall natural landmass
- avalancheRapid mountain snow collapse
- powderFine dry particles
- fresh powderNewly fallen, uncompacted snow
- slopesAngled ground surfaces
backcountry · instructor · rope team · alpine · summit · traverse · snowpack · terrain · steep terrain · expert · ropes · safety · off-piste · chalet · goggles · tracks · descent · steeps
- reference guidesroad map, street map, tourist map, road atlas, trail map
- expedition leadersexpedition leader, pathfinder, scout, navigator, trail boss
- tour guidestour leader, docents, docent, ranger, park rangers
- winter sports jobssnowboard instructor, lift operator, groomer, hockey coach, ice resurfacer
- Backcountry Skiingskins, skinning, transceiver, avalanche risk, powder
- ski resortsVail, Park City, Jackson Hole, Chamonix, St. Moritz