About Matt

Matt grew up in upstate NY, and knew that moving west was the only option after tasting a couple of classic 16" storms followed by blue sky days in the Sierra during a highschool trip with friends.
He worked his way up from the bottom, working as a lifty, then going to school (Colorado Mountain College-Leadville), then as a ski patroller and some ski guiding, back to school (Univesity of Colorado), and eventually got a job guiding for Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. This put him at the forefront of guiding in the USA, and he was fortunate to guide people from all around up the classic peaks of the NW and Alaska.

The love of snow covered mountains was irresistable, and he landed an avalanche forecasting job during the summer months in Chile.

Matt grew to not only love Chile, but he basically became one (ha!) while spending 5 years living there, avalanche forecasting, teaching, and exploring the ski potential. From the first year, friends would visit and he had a blast introducing them to the people, the mountains, and the food. In the process he has logged many first descents with friends from near and far. It is only natural that he will begin to offer these services to those who would like to join him on truly amazing ski adventures, and immerse oneself in a new culture.

In 2015 with 11 back to back winters, he was ready for a Northern Hemisphere summer and wanted to spend more time alpine and rock climbing. Matt landed a job at Exum Guides in the Tetons, and joined the family of the USA's first mountain guide service.

In the winter you may find him Avalanche Forecasting for the Utah Department of Transportation, teaching AIARE avalanche education courses with White Pine Touring, or guiding skiing or ice climbing with Utah Mountain Adventures. If he's not out working, he's out playing or training with friends or his girlfriend Stella. Please don't hesitate to get in touch!

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