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SMG E-News Issue #8
| June 2010
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Dear ,  June marks the beginning of SMG's prime summer season. With snow melting fast in the mountains, our summer trail and rock conditions are improving quickly and this is the best time of the year for alpine climbs such as McGown Peak, the Grand Mogul, and Horstmann Peak. We have some new guided programs in the works and we're excited about new employees in our Ketchum office.
Read on below for more information and stay in touch with any questions about our guided programs.
We look forward to seeing you,
Erik Leidecker
Summer Program Director
AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide |
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Summer Calendar
 The guided programs on our Summer Calendar are offered at discounted rates and there's something for everybody. Descriptions of the Summer Calendar offerings can be found on our Courses and Climbing Schools page.
For those who would love to learn to climb, but don't know where to start, our Super Slabs Introductory Climbing class is an ideal way to learn the basics of movement, belaying, and rapelling.
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| NEW!! Rock Climbing and Rafting Combo
Rafting the Salmon River |
Our new Rock Climbing and Rafting Combo trips are a great activity for the whole family! Begin your day at Redfish Lake, where you'll rock climb with an SMG guide in the morning. Take a break at Redfish Lake Lodge for a delicious prepared lunch, and hop in the car for the quick drive to the river. Raft the beautiful Salmon River with Sawtooth Adventure Company in the afternoon! |
SMG Guides Take AMGA Courses
Marc Hanselman in Rocky Mountain National Park on his AMGA Alpine Guide's Course |
Our guides are contstantly working to maintain the highest level of skill and education in their field. The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA ) represent the highest level of internationally recognized guide training and certifications in the world. Our guide Marc Hanselman recently completed his AMGA Alpine Guide's Course in Colorado. He is rock and ski mountaineering certified. Drew Daly also took the AMGA Rock Instructor Course this spring, in addition to the Single Pitch Instructor course last spring.
Congratulations Marc and Drew!
Owner Kirk Bachman holds his AMGA Alpine and Ski Mountaineering guide qualifications, while co-owner Erik Leidecker is a fully certified IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide.
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Full Time Staff at SMG's Ketchum Office
SMG welcomes Sarah Halas and Megan Flynn to our team as the new office managers. Sarah and Megan will be working in our 320 Leadville office in downtown Ketchum (PK's winter ski rental shop) 6 days a week. They will be available to answer questions and help you select and sign up for the perfect trip by phone, e-mail, or in person.
By contacting the office, you'll be able to book trips with SMG, Idaho Bike Ranch, Sawtooth Adventure Company (White Water Rafting), and Sun Valley Heli Ski. Please stop in for a visit! |
First Ascent and SMG
SMG owner/guide Erik Leidecker joined the First Ascent Ski Guide Team last October. First Ascent is an Eddie Bauer brand (that's right!) of premium, expedition quality outerwear and equipment. Erik's jobs include product design and testing, as well as content development to help the marketing team spread the word about this great gear. Speaking of content, check out the First Ascent's Born Out There blog to find out what the Ski Guide Team has been up to! First Ascent has also outfitted uniforms for SMG guides! |
Alpine Climbs
June and July are the best months for alpine climbing in our area. The classic couloirs are filled in and firm, and the talus fields are still covered with snow!
Check out or new Alpine Climbs pages for a sampling of some of our favorite routes in the Pioneers, the Lost Rivers, and of course, the Sawtooths. Photo: Erik Leidecker leading clients in classic alpine terrain. |
Rock Climbing
 Climbing ranges from the City of Rocks in southern Idaho, to single and multi-pitch routes on the 'super slabs' in Redfish Canyon, or classic, traditional multi-pitch routes like the Finger of Fate and the Elephants Perch.
We do custom trips as well as scheduled events w/ discounted prices.
Beginner, Intermidiate to Advanced! See our Rock Climbing page for more information.
Photo: Climbing at the City of Rocks
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Sawtooth Trekking
There are many loops and traverses available in the range. Connecting fishing in alpine lakes with bagging non-technical peaks is a great way to get out and explore the wilderness.
Hike past spires and into deep hidden cirques, that only a guide would know about. To round out your adventure take the shuttle boat across Redfish Lake to or from the trailhead.
See our Trekking/Fishing page for more information. |
Custom Trips/Guiding
Whether its you and  your family, a business trip, or a couple friends, we can put together a great trip. Combine activities like backpacking, fishing, whitewater rafting and climbing.
Check out our Custom page for some ideas - or call us with your own!
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| Contact Information |
Sawtooth Mountain Guides
PO Box 18
Stanley, ID 83278
www.sawtoothguides.com
getaway@sawtoothguides.com
(208)-774-3324
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