Sawtooth Mountain Guides is the premiere year-round mountain guide service of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area as specialists in custom mountain recreation ranging from half-day jaunts to multi-day adventures. Headquartered at the base of the Sawtooth Wilderness from the mountain village of Stanley, Idaho, just 60 miles from Sun Valley.

Our specialties range from day treks and multi-day mountain adventures for special groups, as well as rock climbing, fly fishing, and mountaineering for individuals and families in summer. Often we combine mountain activities with other adventures such as river-running or mountain biking to round out an exciting vacation.

NEW! 12/27 SNOW report, SMG Video, Still spots in Avy courses: AIARE Level 1(1/30-2/1), Level 1 Refresher(1/3-1/4 & 2/7-2/8), Level 2(2/12-2/15) 9/18 Climbing & Trekking: . 5/21 Erik Leidecker gets IFMGA pin!
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In winter our services include guided backcountry skiing, avalanche education, and your hosts of hut skiing at the legendary Williams Peak Ski Hut in the northern Sawtooths.

Additional custom services and areas of operation are also requested and packaged for our special clientele utilizing our vast professional adventure network and sense for great getaways.

Owners:

Erik Leidecker:

Certified IFMGA, AMGA Ski Mountaineering, Rock & Alpine Guide

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Kirk Bachman:

Certified Alpine & Ski Mountaineering Guide

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Top photo: Courtesy of Ken Klusmire Photography. Center photostrip: Courtesy of Matt Leidecker Photography & others
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Sawtooth Mountain Guides P.O. Box 18 Stanley, Idaho 83278 USA
Ph (208)774-3324 Fax (208) 774-3729
getaway@sawtoothguides.com