Utah Ski Guide Passes Away In Chile

Wasatch Mountain Guides and the greater Utah skiing community is mourning the passing of longtime guide Todd Passey.

Passey died in a skiing accident on Chile’s Osorno Volcano on Friday, August 21, 2026. Passey’s wife, Winslow Passey, provided the following statement:

“Our beloved Todd passed away Friday in Chile while skiing on a volcano. He slipped and fell. We are devastated. We know we will be okay in time, but right now we are in a sea of sorrow, with quiet moments of peace knowing he is always with us. Todd touched so many lives, we have had many great adventures together and many of you have had adventures with him as well. Thank you for loving us.”

A memorial to honor Todd Passey is planned for today, August 26, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to dusk on Storm Mountain in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

According to local news reporting, Passey was in a ski touring group that included another professional ski guide and four guests. Passey allegedly slipped towards the beginning of the group’s descent. His body was recovered via helicopter on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

An online memorial board has been created in Todd Passey’s honor. Click here to read the touching tributes from the Utah skiing community.

POWDER’s thoughts and condolences are with the Passey family and friends.

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