Wasatch Mountain Guides

About us

Wasatch Mountain Guides

In 2017, two veteran IFMGA American Mountain Guides, Willie Benegas and Todd Passey, decided to join their combined 50+ years of experience in order to form a local mountaineering service in Utah. A mix of a local's perspective with international experience brought comprehensive mountain guiding to Utah.

In 2021, Erik Fullmer joined the team to offer help with operations and WMG’s online presence. He also brought a lifelong runner’s and freeride skier’s perspective. Also joining were Winslow Passey and Joseph Hobby. They bring decades of guiding experience, both highly recognized in their discipline, and contribute unique skills for custom programs. From there the team grew, and we now offer guided mountain activities internationally. Once again, WMG relied on Todd and Willie’s longtime international experience to build quality trips and expeditions for our clients.

Whether in Utah rock climbing or exploring its playful backcountry powder, in the remote Arctic (Svalbard), in the rugged majestic mountains of Alaska, or exploring and skiing the volcanoes in Patagonia, Chile; WMG is here to offer high quality, fun, and helping you achieve your mountain goals.

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Life is your experiences, and we’re here to facilitate those

Life is your experiences, and we’re here to facilitate those

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Wasatch Mountain Guides

Our Guides: Leaders in the Industry

Our AMGA/IFMGA-certified guides are the cornerstone of our adventures. With years of experience and a commitment to safety and excellence, they are not just guides but mentors, helping you grow and explore. Many guides and clients develop a longstanding relationship, becoming more than a guide and client, but also friends. We greatly appreciate these sustained relationships, which helps you grow as a skilled mountaineer and this rapport allows for trust in higher risk objectives.

To highlight the elite level of our guides, we reference that two of our guides, Willie Benegas and Joseph Hobby, have been recognized by the prestigious Piolets d’Or (Golden Piton) Honored Ascents. Todd Passey and Winslow Passey are known for their first descents in Antarctica, among other accomplishments. The knowledge and experience from these events are passed down to our up-and-coming guides, as well as to you, our guest and client.

Our Guides

Mentorship Programs

We believe in nurturing talent. Our active mentorship programs ensure that our guides continue to learn and lead with passion and skill. If you are not a guide, begin our winter mentorship or summer mentorship. If you’re a guide interested in mentorship, contact our team.

Our Guides

Get to know our expert guides and their incredible stories.

Meet Our Guides

Commitment to Equitable Pay

Supporting Our Guides with Fair Compensation

At Wasatch Mountain Guides, we are committed to providing equitable pay for our guides. We believe that fair compensation reflects our values and enhances the quality of our guiding services. Our dedication to our guides translates into an exceptional experience for you.

Fair compensation leads to passionate guides who are invested in providing the best possible adventure.