Wasatch Mountain Guides

About Us

5.0 (56 reviews)
Wasatch Mountain Guides are professional IFMGA and AMGA certified Mountain Guides. We guide backcountry skiing, rock/alpine climbing and teach courses to prepare you for bigger world wide objectives like Matterhorn and Denali. The two owners Todd Passey and Willie Benegas are both IFMGA licensed Mountain Guides (internationally certified) with over 50 years of combined guiding experience. Both guide all over the world and on every continent. They choose the Wasatch as their home in large part because of the great access to skiing and climbing.

Est. 2017 Cottonwood Heights, Utah

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3606 Avondale Drive
801-855-6459

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Reviews

5.0 (56 reviews)

Trip: Book Erik Fullmer

Guide: Erik F.

Professional and personable guide who considered our experience and chose an area to BC tour that was perfect. We will be back.

By Mark L. on March 05, 2024


Trip: Introduction to Backcountry Skiing Course

Guide: Todd P.

Todd is an excellent guide in every way. He’s knowledgeable enough to lead an Everest expedition (literally) and has the patience to take a couple of novices into the backcountry for a great day of skiing. I’ll be seeking him out the next time I need a guide.

By Carter P. on February 29, 2024


Trip: Backcountry Essentials Course

Guide: Erik F.

We did the Backcountry Essentials course with these guys and it was awesome! We're new to touring and this course was exactly what we were looking for. All the basics to feel confident and safe getting out on our own. Erik our guide/instructor was awesome teaching, pushing us, and tailoring the 2 days to our interests and abilities.

By Greg C. on February 28, 2024


Trip: Book Winslow Passey

Guide: Winslow P.

Winslow was absolutely wonderful in every way! I learned so much from her throughout the day and am very grateful for her patience and thoughtfulness - even bringing me delicious homemade vegan soup and ginger tea to enjoy in the backcountry. No doubt in mind that this was the first of many tours I hope to do with Winslow. I have a new appreciation for the beauty of the Wasatch and am a better skier and outdoorswoman for having spent the day with Winslow! Would unequivocally recommend her to friends and family.

By Elizabeth D. on February 28, 2024


Trip: Lift Accessed Skiing: Wasatch Sidecountry

Guide: Erik F.

Erik Fullmer was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, patient and communicative. I got a great one day introduction to backcountry ski touring and avalanche safety.

By Loren B. on February 25, 2024


Trip: Book Winslow Passey

Guide: Winslow P.

Winslow was a fantastic guide. She customized our day for the best powder we could get. She knew where to go, when to go, and taught us why to go there. Awesome day out!

By Greg G. on February 18, 2024


Trip: Hybrid Avalanche Course Level 1

Guide: Erik F.

Erik was a terrific guide and instructor. Learned so much, awesome experience and highly recommend to anyone who wants to recreate in the winter backcountry.

By Nathan P. on February 12, 2024


Trip: Book Todd Passey

Guide: Todd P.

Todd is a world class professional and always makes a day in the Wasatch a unique experience

By Eric S. on February 09, 2024


Trip: Hire a Ski Guide: Ski and Splitboard Touring

Guide: Todd P.

Todd was amazing. He managed our group perfectly even through we had a 1st time BC participant along with others that have been doing it for 20+ years. The terrain he took us on was perfect for our skill level and the Avy conditions on Sunday and he kept things at a pace that we all could handle (even the 50+ year-old guys). Between having Todd as our guide and the conditions mother nature afforded us, it was the best overall day of skiing/riding that I've had in the 40+ years I've been skiing and boarding. I highly recommend Wasatch Mountain Guides and Todd specifically.

By Ted D. on February 06, 2024


Trip: Hire a Ski Guide: Ski and Splitboard Touring

Guide: Todd P.

Ted is the man! Spectacular day in the backcountry...Ted is extemely knowledgeable, safe and an overall amazing guide...highly recommend!

By Paul A. on February 05, 2024