Descending the Grand Teton (Ford-Stettnor Couloir)

Jake Parker

Skier, Climber, Biker, Rafter working on a Physics PhD

I grew up skiing, whitewater rafting, and backpacking with my family in Southeast Idaho. Since I moved to Bozeman for school outdoor sports have become a huge part of my life.

Although I have been skiing my whole life it wasn't until I started skiing in the backcountry that I became truly pasionate. Over the last 10 years skiing has taken me some incredible places including a descent of the Grand Teton, completing the Bugaboos to Rogers Pass traverse, and a ton of other couloirs and traverses within a 10 hour drive.

Since I have been a poor college student for the entirety of my gear obsession, scouring the internet for great products and great prices is a serious hobby of mine. Get in touch and take advantage of the amount of time I've spent drooling over gear on the internet.

Whether you are transitioning from rentals, looking to head out into the backcountry, or looking for the perfect 5th pair in your quiver I'd love to help. Reach out anytime and let's get you the perfect gear so you can get into the mountains where you belong.

217 reviews averaging 5.0 stars

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CategorySki Expert

Customers helped2,192

Current locationBozeman, MT

Home townIdaho Falls, ID

Favorite terrainBackcountry

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Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Ryan V

Jake is the man!

Jake was able to quickly interpret what how I was trying to ski based on my information provided, and lined me up with a ski I am so pumped to ride -- the Wildcat 108! He listened to my reactions to each of his recommendations, and slowly tailored his picks to find exactly what I was looking for. Could not be happier with my experience! Thanks Jake!

Verified Review | Submitted Nov 2, 2020

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Chris

Great Experience

Will never buy skis any other way. Jake was extremely helpful throughout the process and provided excellent descriptions of each of the products. The Curated experience allowed me to feel as educated as possible without the pressure you feel in the store. In the covid world, Curated is a no brainer and I highly suggest working with Jake.

Verified Review | Submitted Oct 8, 2020

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Blizzard Rustler 10 Skis · 2021 · 188 cm

$699.95

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Look Pivot 14 Ski Bindings · 2021

$329.95

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Brando

Jake the great

I can say I honestly didn’t expect to purchase from curated, but after Jake steered me in the right direction, answered all of my questions, and even gave me a price match on the products, there was no reason to purchase from anywhere else. I highly recommend Jake, I’m confident he’s got me in the perfect ski for the coming seasons!

Verified Review | Submitted Oct 21, 2020

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Rossignol Soul 7 HD Skis · 2020 · 188 cm

$850.00

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Marker Griffon 13 ID Ski Bindings 110 Black

$295.00

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Caroline J

So thankful for Jake's guidance!

Jake was so knowledgeable about all the different skis I was considering. He helped me envision what each one would feel like on various types of terrain. I narrowed it down to a few great options but couldn't make up my mind. When I finally did, I wanted to wait until spring sale prices hit. Sure enough, the minute they went on sale, Jake was on top of it. I appreciated how helpful, responsive and patient he was!

Verified Review | Submitted May 29, 2020

Purchased

Black Crows Atris Skis

$839.95

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Stephen

Very Knowledgable and Patient

Jake was awesome. He clearly has been out testing this gear and had a lot of hints to drop and tips throughout my buying process. I've been snowboarding for about 25 years and haven't been on skis since I was a kid. Jake helped me get an understanding of the differences in new ski technology and how it would apply to the type of skiing I would most likely be doing. Answered a TON of my questions, was very responsive and patient as this process probably took me longer than the average person as I was out demoing skis every couple of weeks. He gave me some good tips on what to try and what to pay attention to with the different pairs. Overall a great dude and a great experience.

Verified Review | Submitted May 7, 2020

Purchased

Nordica Enforcer 88 Skis 2020

$519.99was $649.99

20% off

Purchased

Look Pivot 14 GW Ski Bindings

$318.75was $425.00

25% off

Purchased

Swix Techlite Pro Ski Poles - Men's 2019

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Ryan

The best expert help ever!!

Jake is the most helpful and friendly expert on here. He gave me some awesome recommendations, and even took time out of his day to personally talk to me and answer all my questions. I was able to find clarity on what I wanted and how to find it and jake was amazing all the way! Thank you!

Verified Review | Submitted Oct 23, 2020

Purchased

Moment Wildcat 108 Skis · 2021 · 190 cm

$759.00

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Look Pivot 12 Ski Bindings · 2021

$279.95

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Patrick

Great guidance and knowledge

Jake is very knowledgeable, and if he doesn't have an immediate answer he will do some quick research and get back to you within seconds. Very good at back and forth / weighing all the options from a neutral / non-biased position, and helping you narrow things down.

Verified Review | Submitted Nov 12, 2020

Purchased

Salomon Women's S/pro 90 Alpine Ski Boots In White/black/golden Glow Metallic Size 24/24.5

$675.00

Purchased

Marker Squire 11 ID Ski Bindings · 2021

$280.00

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Craig

Helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable

I’ve been looking for a deal on some good used demo’s for powder and soft snow, for glade skiing and playing hookie from work on banner POW days. Tried Curator.com on a whim after a google search. Jake responder quickly, asked my needs, and put together some nice options. Unfortunately, they were out of the budget range I could negotiate with my wife. Jake looked around and found me a great deal on some demo all mountain wide K2’s. Jake was a great help in finding the right ski that also fit my budget.

Verified Review | Submitted Jan 22, 2020

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Stephanie

Awesome experience!

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Jake. I’m an intermediate skier, and was looking for my first pair of skis, bindings and poles. I am very indecisive and spent weeks deciding what I wanted to do. Jake was very patient, responsive and took the guesswork out of this process. I will definitely be back when I need more gear!

Verified Review | Submitted Mar 25, 2020

Purchased

Look NX 11 Ski Bindings 100 Black

$220.00

Purchased

Atomic AMT SQS Women's Ski Poles · 2020

$31.49

Expert: Jake Parker

Reviewer: Travis F

Best experience looking for equipment

Jake was friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable right from the beginning. He stayed with me for almost a year as I made my decisions and he took the time to explain all the differences in the equipment and what would be the best and why. He never tried to push the most expensive gear, just the gear that would work the best for me and my experience level. Not to mention the killer deals he found for brand new equipment. Jake is a valuable asset to this company.

Verified Review | Submitted Nov 16, 2019

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