Snowbird Mountain Guides
Snowbird Mountain Guides
Snowbird Mountain Guides
Snowbird Mountain Guides
Experience the Wasatch.
Step into the mountains with an experienced guide from Snowbird Mountain Guides. Whether it's your first backcountry ski tour, your first Utah powder day, a snowcat-assisted adventure or a summer mission into the Wasatch Mountains, Snowbird's experienced mountain guides can take you there.
Led by professional guides with deep knowledge of the local terrain, choose from a variety of trips, private expeditions and learning opportunities. From backcountry skiing/splitboarding and avalanche education to hiking, climbing and alpine objectives, Snowbird Mountain Guides helps you go further, learn more and explore the mountains with confidence.
Contact Snowbird Mountain Guides
Mountain Center
Snowbird Center, Level 3
801.933.2096
mountainguides@snowbird.com
Snowbird Mountain Guides
Winter Experiences
Snowcat Skiing
Price: $680 - $7,999
Picture world-class tree skiing in a small group, led by exceptional guides. Snowcat Skiing at Snowbird begins with breakfast at The Forklift and a pre-public Mineral Basin lap before a day spent riding up in the snowcat and skiing down lines throughout American Fork Canyon.
Backcountry Skiing & Riding
Price: $525 - $2,000
Learn the joy in earning your turns. Snowbird Mountain Guides offers Backcountry 101 and Guided Backcountry Skiing & Riding as 2 ways to hone your uphill skills and explore more of the Wasatch's unlimited terrain while alpine touring.
Avalanche Education Courses
Price: $225 - $785
Build the safety skills you need to travel in avalanche terrain with Snowbird Mountain Guides' series of avalanche education courses: AIARE Avalanche Rescue, AIARE 1 and AIARE 2. Snowbird Mountain Guides' avalanche courses follow the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Curriculum, as standardized by the American Avalanche Association.
Snowshoe Tours
Price: $79
Take in the beauty of the Wasatch Mountains away from the hustle and bustle of the ski resort while on a snowshoe tour. Led by experienced guides, these scenic excursions take you through pristine alpine landscapes. Whether you're new to snowshoeing or simply looking for a different way to explore the mountains, each tour offers a memorable adventure at your own pace.
Snowcat Skiing
Price: $680 - $7,999
Picture world-class tree skiing in a small group, led by exceptional guides. Snowcat Skiing at Snowbird begins with breakfast at The Forklift and a pre-public Mineral Basin lap before a day spent riding up in the snowcat and skiing down lines throughout American Fork Canyon.
Backcountry Skiing & Riding
Price: $525 - $2,000
Learn the joy in earning your turns. Snowbird Mountain Guides offers Backcountry 101 and Guided Backcountry Skiing & Riding as 2 ways to hone your uphill skills and explore more of the Wasatch's unlimited terrain while alpine touring.
Avalanche Education Courses
Price: $225 - $785
Build the safety skills you need to travel in avalanche terrain with Snowbird Mountain Guides' series of avalanche education courses: AIARE Avalanche Rescue, AIARE 1 and AIARE 2. Snowbird Mountain Guides' avalanche courses follow the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Curriculum, as standardized by the American Avalanche Association.
Snowshoe Tours
Price: $79
Take in the beauty of the Wasatch Mountains away from the hustle and bustle of the ski resort while on a snowshoe tour. Led by experienced guides, these scenic excursions take you through pristine alpine landscapes. Whether you're new to snowshoeing or simply looking for a different way to explore the mountains, each tour offers a memorable adventure at your own pace.
Summer Experiences
Guided Hikes
Price: $79 - $1,250
Explore the trails in and around Snowbird with a guided hike. Learn about the flora and fauna, summit local peaks and take in the view. From daily group hikes to all-day private hikes, an expert guide can help you learn more and explore further.
Rock Climbing
Price: $225 - $1,200
Take your rock climbing skills into the outdoors. Snowbird Mountain Guides offers both a Rock Climbing 101 Course, made for those new to rock climbing or ready to take their skills into the outdoors, and Private Guided Rock Climbing, an experience tailored to you and your group. Learn the fundamentals or have an experienced crew to support you in your alpine climbing expedition.
Guided Hikes
Price: $79 - $1,250
Explore the trails in and around Snowbird with a guided hike. Learn about the flora and fauna, summit local peaks and take in the view. From daily group hikes to all-day private hikes, an expert guide can help you learn more and explore further.
Rock Climbing
Price: $225 - $1,200
Take your rock climbing skills into the outdoors. Snowbird Mountain Guides offers both a Rock Climbing 101 Course, made for those new to rock climbing or ready to take their skills into the outdoors, and Private Guided Rock Climbing, an experience tailored to you and your group. Learn the fundamentals or have an experienced crew to support you in your alpine climbing expedition.
Rock Climbing
Price: $225 - $1,200
Take your rock climbing skills into the outdoors. Snowbird Mountain Guides offers both a Rock Climbing 101 Course, made for those new to rock climbing or ready to take their skills into the outdoors, and Private Guided Rock Climbing, an experience tailored to you and your group. Learn the fundamentals or have an experienced crew to support you in your alpine climbing expedition.
Why Snowbird Mountain Guides
About the Guides
The guides of Snowbird Mountain Guides are hand-picked experts, all with training through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Snowbird is an AIARE Avalanche Course provider and an American Avalanche Association recognized provider. All course instructors are trained through AIARE.
Each guide has a deep knowledge of the Wasatch, outdoor recreation and safety, plus an unmatched passion for powder days and bluebird days. With 15 guides on staff, your experience will be led by someone who is thrilled to share their love of winter or summer adventure with you.
Exploring Little Cottonwood Canyon
Operating out of the Mountain Center at Snowbird, Snowbird Mountain Guides sits in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. With trails and mountains in every direction, SMG has unparalleled access to the ridges of Mt. Superior, the steep chutes of Cardiff Fork, world-class limestone climbing, breathtaking hikes and the terrain in and around the resort.
With exclusive access to Snowbird's Aerial Tram and chairlifts, guides can take you further into the backcountry, including direct access to upper American Fork Canyon and upper White Pine through resort gates. Snowbird Mountain Guides is also one of the few guide services permitted to operate in the Lone Peak Wilderness, unlocking unforgettable tours in the Red Pine and Maybird drainages—home to some of the Wasatch's most spectacular scenery and sought-after backcountry terrain.
Leave No Trace & Enviromental Stewardship
In hopes that generations to come can experience the unforgettable adventure, unbelievable scenery and unlimited terrain of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird Mountain Guides prioritizes environmental stewardship on all adventures. Trips and courses are done in accordance with Leave No Trace standards. Participants are then encouraged to continue these practices on their own trips.
As part of Snowbird's overall Play Forever commitment, Snowbird is dedicated to protecting the canyon and the surrounding area. Throughout the year, employees participate in weed pulls and trash pickups. In partnership with Salt Lake Public Utilities. Snowbird helps clean and maintain the bathrooms at White Pine trailhead–a popular starting point for many of SMG's guided hikes, AIARE courses and backcountry tours.
About the Guides
The guides of Snowbird Mountain Guides are hand-picked experts, all with training through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Snowbird is an AIARE Avalanche Course provider and an American Avalanche Association recognized provider. All course instructors are trained through AIARE.
Each guide has a deep knowledge of the Wasatch, outdoor recreation and safety, plus an unmatched passion for powder days and bluebird days. With 15 guides on staff, your experience will be led by someone who is thrilled to share their love of winter or summer adventure with you.
Exploring Little Cottonwood Canyon
Operating out of the Mountain Center at Snowbird, Snowbird Mountain Guides sits in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. With trails and mountains in every direction, SMG has unparalleled access to the ridges of Mt. Superior, the steep chutes of Cardiff Fork, world-class limestone climbing, breathtaking hikes and the terrain in and around the resort.
With exclusive access to Snowbird's Aerial Tram and chairlifts, guides can take you further into the backcountry, including direct access to upper American Fork Canyon and upper White Pine through resort gates. Snowbird Mountain Guides is also one of the few guide services permitted to operate in the Lone Peak Wilderness, unlocking unforgettable tours in the Red Pine and Maybird drainages—home to some of the Wasatch's most spectacular scenery and sought-after backcountry terrain.
Leave No Trace & Enviromental Stewardship
In hopes that generations to come can experience the unforgettable adventure, unbelievable scenery and unlimited terrain of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird Mountain Guides prioritizes environmental stewardship on all adventures. Trips and courses are done in accordance with Leave No Trace standards. Participants are then encouraged to continue these practices on their own trips.
As part of Snowbird's overall Play Forever commitment, Snowbird is dedicated to protecting the canyon and the surrounding area. Throughout the year, employees participate in weed pulls and trash pickups. In partnership with Salt Lake Public Utilities. Snowbird helps clean and maintain the bathrooms at White Pine trailhead–a popular starting point for many of SMG's guided hikes, AIARE courses and backcountry tours.
Awards & Recognition
American Avalanche Association Recognized Provider
