Testimonials
“Jed you are the smartest guide I know. I hope your guests comprehend what level of skill shapes their experience.”
-Lynne Wolfe, Mountain Professional Legend
Lynne and company on top of Taylor Mountain, Tetons. March 2021.
"Yo Jed....completely depleted mentally and physically!!! but have an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment thanks to you...you’r e a true professional and expert in your field...Cheers!!"
— Jon A. after the First Guided ascent of Evolution Traverse
Jon A. Evolution Traverse, CA. July 2012
“Climbing with Jed Porter is a top notch experience. From the initial trip planning to the actual climbing on classic routes at Red Rock, Jed is simply the best. If you want a premium IFMGA guide to safely enjoy some of the best routes, look no further.”
-Marc C. Longtime client (2015 to present)
Marc, Dark Shadows, Red Rock. October 2023
"…one of the greatest American mountaineering achievements."
— The late Bela vadasz, on the first Winter ascent of the Palisade Traverse
Camp 1. On the first winter ascent of California’s Complete Palisade Traverse, 2013
“Congrats again about the 3.5 day Pickets, I keep telling folks about it and it was really something, a real achievement for you as a guide and an achievement on the part of your client.”
-Allen Taylor, Cascadeskimo.com
2021 Pickets Traverse. First guided. On-sight. FKT. With Dave R.
"I see Jed's as the most significant ski mountaineering feat of the millennium, eclipsing all sorts of derring-do… by pushing instead into a realm where making death-defying turns is balanced alongside a healthy dose of ‘Red Lining the fun meter.’"
— Doug Robinson, on the Red Line Traverse
Cardinal Mtn, High Sierra. Red Line Traverse, 2017
"You were… incredible… and made an otherwise impossible achievement possible and extremely enjoyable”
— Matt O. Grand Traverse, August 2019
Grand Traverse, August 2019
“We were both very pleased with you, your training, and the time you spent with us! Thank you for your part in making our making our climb such a great experience. We hope to see you again on our next trip to JH.”
— Lawrence O. and Will O. Grand Teton, August 2019
Will O. August 2019
“Most epic mountain guide in Jackson Hole”
-Georgie M
Jed, Josh, Georgie, Afton. Summit of Grand Teton. August 2023.
“I skied with Jed once and then came back a dozen more times. Jed is an unparalleled mountain professional and while he can deliver an amazing day out to anyone, he excels at helping committed clients achieve big, aspirational objectives through patient mentorship, thoughtful risk management and unflagging positive support. Jed can guide you to the threshold of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and will prepare you to open the door. There is no praise too grand for Jed’s work.”
John H, 2020.
John H and me. Grand Teton ski descent. April 2018. Adam Fabrikant photo.
"I admire your intelligence, diligence, and great talent and applied skill in the mountains.”
-Kim Havell. Free skier, ski mountaineer, Alpinist, guide
Kim and her group on Taylor Mountain. January 2025
“You continue to be an inspiration and mentor for myself and many other Teton guides. Who else can guide expeditions, ice, rock, steep skiing, link up skiing, etc. You have a complete skill set that many of us will attempt to gain over our lifetimes.”
-Adam Fabrikant. The best ski mountaineer on the planet.
South Fork, WY. Adam. December 2023.
“I had the chance to be your client in one of the worst atmospheres for guiding with a super heterogenic group and with a pain in the ass like me and I can warranty you that I learn from you as much as I learn in the UIAGM school in Chamonix. Integrative, dynamic, safe and pedagogic guiding with a lot of patience is what you put on the table.”
-Geniz Zapater. 8-time Spanish Skimo Champion, 2x Trail running World Cup medals. IFMGA guide.
Genis and Mija Pedreros high on Denali. 2024.
“I want once again to express my gratitude for your part in making our trip so extraordinary and successful. You are a superb guide, and I never felt unsafe with you at the helm, even with the occasionally marginal conditions.”
Phil H. 2021
Phil H, days after his 70th birthday, completing an unexpectedly snowy Cathedral Traverse.