CJ Heaney

Lead Ski, Rock & Alpine Guide
AMGA Ski Guide, Rock Guide & Alpine Skills Training

CJ grew up in Wisconsin, America’s dairyland, where he started snowboarding at age eight. He was introduced to the mountains through annual ski trips west. Shortly after high school, he relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah, to pursue snowboarding.

Eager to explore beyond the ski area boundaries, he began splitboarding during his first season in the Wasatch. This passion has taken him to the Volcanoes of the Cascades, the Chilean Andes, Patagonia, Alaska and more. As winter transitioned to spring, he discovered climbing and immersed himself in the world of rock.

During winter, CJ resides in the Wasatch, where he guides splitboarding/skiing and teaches avalanche courses for Utah Mountain Adventures. In spring and Summer, he guides alpine and rock on Mount Shasta and in the Sierra Nevada. On his time off he enjoys splitboarding on Mount Shasta, seeking smooth corn riding, and when the sun cups appear, he pursues sun and rock climbing.

Certifications/Education:

  • AMGA Ski Guide Course

  • AMGA Rock Guide Course

  • AMGA Alpine Skills Course

  • AAI Pro 1 Avalanche Course

  • WFR