On today’s show I have Justin Lozier. Justin is the Cofounder and Lead Guide for Patagonia Heli Ski, which is the only Heli Ski operation in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Along with his partner Gabriel Rapoport, Patagonia Heli Ski offers something truly unique, skiing first descents and unnamed peaks are not uncommon and the opportunity to explore a new frontier of powder skiing is just a little too enticing to resist.

Justin has built his entire adult life around skiing, and when he ventured into the backcountry for the first time 20 years ago, he knew he found his life’s work. In this episode, we’ll dig into the nitty gritty of what it takes to become a guide, what it’s chasing winter into the Southern Hemisphere year around, and the behind the scenes grind of building your own heli ski company. Enjoy comrades!

Show resources:

Colorado Mountain College

Chicago Ridge Snowcats

Paragon Guides: Hut-to-hut skiing

American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)

Canadian Ski Guide Association (CSGA)

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)

International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA)

Bariloche

Dean Cummings at H20

Global Adventure Network (Justin’s other business)

Patagonia Ski Tours

Gabriel Rappaport

Paul Cottescu

Asociacion Argentina de Guias de Montana (AAGM)