About us
Established in 2003 as a State of Idaho registered and certified outfitting / guiding service, Selkirk Powder ® Company (SPC) provides snowcat, helicopter, self-propelled, and snowmobile-assisted alpine ski ski excursions and guided snowmobile tours. Uniquely, SPC is a verified outfitter of Polaris Adventures, an AIARE avalanche education Provider, and a member of the National Ski Patrol. With license and permits that cover over 200,000 acres of the rugged and beautiful Selkirk Mountain Range, SPC conveniently operates at Schweitzer in Sandpoint, Idaho, one of the largest ski areas in the United States Pacific Northwest.
Guides & staff
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Ken Barrett
Chief Guide, President & Co‑Founder- IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide, Designated Agent
- AAA Level 1
- CAA Ski Operations Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- LFN Safe Utilization of Air Medical Helicopters Landing Zones, Communications & Operations
- NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
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John Grollmus
Senior Ski Guide- IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
- AAA Level 1
- AAA Level 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- Wilderness First Responder
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James Rowland
Senior Snowboard Guide- IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
- AAA Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
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Ellie Engel
Snowboard Guide-in-training- CAA Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
- Wilderness First Aid
- Wilderness First Responder
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Jill Fried
Snowcat Operator -
Sage Geurber
Lead Snowmobile Guide & Ski Guide- IOGLB Level 1 Alpine Ski Guide
- IOGLB Snowmobile Guide
- AAA Level 1
- Wilderness First Responder
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Brenda Walsh Hollon
Ski Guide- IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
- AIARE Pro 1
- AIARE Pro 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- AIARE Course Instructor
- AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
- AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
- LNT Trainer
- Wilderness First Responder
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Jason Keen
Snowboard Guide- IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
- AAA Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- AIARE Pro 1
- AIARE Course Instructor
- Firefighter (Lieutenant), City of Spokane
- Emergency Medical Technician
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Micah Krmptich
Ski Patrol and Ski Guide-in-training- AIARE Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- AIARE Pro 1
- Wilderness First Responder
- Firefighter (Incident Commander Type 5), Idaho Panhandle National Forest
- Emergency Medical Technician
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Karl Lavtar
Snowmobile Guide and Ski Patrol- AIARE Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- Wilderness First Responder
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Griffin McMillan
Snowcat Operator -
Nick Petek
Snowcat Operator -
Ben Price
Ski Guide- IOGLB Level 1 Alpine Ski Guide
- AIARE Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- AIARE Pro 1
- AIARE Course Instructor
- Emergency Medical Technician
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Tim Reed
Lead Snowcat Operator- Firefighter, Bonner County
- Emergency Medical Technician
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Carrie Reese
Ski Patrol- NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
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John Reese
Ski Guide- IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
- AAA Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- AIARE Pro 1
- AIARE Course Instructor
- NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
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Tyler Salvage
Snowcat Operator -
Alix Schulte
Reservations Specialist- NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
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Johnny Schulte
Ski Patrol Director, Snowmobile Program Manager & Ski Guide- IOGLB Level 1 Alpine Ski Guide
- AAA Level 1
- AIARE Level 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- AIARE Pro 1
- NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
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Ronnie Smith
Reservations Manager- Four Seasons, Vail – Guest services
- Lodge Tower, Vail – Guest services
- Concierge on Wheels, Vail – Past-owner
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Kevin Stolbrock
Program and Partnerships Manager- IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
- AIARE Pro 1
- AIARE Pro 2
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue
- AIARE Course Instructor
- AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
- AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
- AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
- LNT Trainer
- Wilderness First Responder
- NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
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Kimber Warder
Pilot
Employment
To inquire about employment opportunities, please send a résumé (with cover letter) to employment@selkirkpowder.com.
Social media
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