Private Mountaineering Training, Alpine Climbing & Ski Mountaineering
Mountaineering or alpine climbing in the Wasatch offers terrain for everyone — no matter if you’re new to using crampons, ice axes and ropes, a seasoned mountain athlete preparing for major summits or simply looking for a rewarding challenge with friends or family.
Mountaineering in Utah is a year-round pursuit, with opportunities to reach summits, explore technical ridges and develop skills in all seasons. Classic routes like Toledo Peak, Mt. Superior, the Pfeifferhorn, Lone Peak, the Sundial and Mt. Olympus provide the perfect mix of adventure and accessibility.
Hiring a private guide allows you to move at your own pace with a day tailored to your goals, experience and energy. From first-time mountaineers to climbers training for big objectives, our guides provide expert instruction, route planning and safety support to help you get the most from your time in the mountains.
Mountaineering Instruction & Skill Building
Mountaineering Instruction & Skill Building
Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Skills
Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Skills
Guided Peaks
Guided Peaks
Wasatch Ski Mountaineering Descents
Wasatch Ski Mountaineering Descents
Expedition Training
Expedition Training
Guided Alpine Traverses
Guided Alpine Traverses
Group, Team-Building & Corporate Programs
Group, Team-Building & Corporate Programs
Utah’s Top Mountain Guides
Our alpine guides are uniquely qualified both by formal training and extensive experience climbing, skiing, traveling and guiding in Utah and around the world. UMA guides specialize in snow, rock and mixed terrain, and have progressed mountain enthusiasts in the Wasatch to summit the Grand Teton, the Grand Traverse, MT. Whitney, Denali, the Haute Route in the Alps, Mt. Elbrus, Island Peak and multiple 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalaya.
