Sam Hoffman
Sam grew up in Keene, New Hampshire where he developed a love for the outdoors at a young age. His early experiences in backpacking, snowboarding and climbing in the White Mountains inspired him to venture into larger mountains. Sam is a graduate from the University of Utah, where he studied Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Sustainability. Since his formal education, Sam pursues guiding year round in the Western US. He has a fascination in risk-management, self efficacy, and providing a memorable outdoor experience.
During the winter, Sam is a splitboard guide and avalanche educator in the Wasatch and Uinta Ranges of Utah.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 30+ summits via Disappointment Cleaver, Kautz Glacier, Emmons Glacier; Splitboard descents via the Kautz Glacier, Fuhrer Thumb, Success Couloir
- Denali (20,310') | 1 Expedition via West Buttress
- Iztaccihuatl (17,159’)
- Pico de Orizaba (18,491’)
- La Malinche (14,636’)
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,786') | 10+ summits via North Ridge, Easton Glacier, Coleman-Deming Glacier
- Mt. Shuskan, Washington (9,131') | 5+ summits via Fisher Chimneys, Sulphide Glacier
- Taiwan: Canyoning Expedition 2023
- La Reunion: Canyoning Expedition 2024
- Rock and ice climbing throughout Western United States
- Extensive splitboard mountaineering in Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
- AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
- American Avalanche Institute Professional Level 1
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
- High Angle Rope Rescue Technician
