ASG Ski Guides
Santiago (Chago) Rodriguez - Founder of ASG
Chago is the Founder and POW Guide at Avalanche Science.
Avalanche educator since 1996.
Avalanche and Snow-Cryosphere Scientist at the CryoGARS group - Boise State University.
Chago's passion is to ride pow with friends and clients!
As Chago says, "We are dedicated to innovative, progressive instruction, and integrating science to decision-making systems to safely ride the sexy lines."
ASG Ski Guides are the heart of Science-Based Avalanche Education
ASG Ski Guides, professionally licensed in the State of Idaho, are the heart of our avalanche education, leading both classes and guided ski adventures. Every course blends hands-on, on-snow experiences with deep scientific classroom learning. Whether you ride skis, splitboards, or snow machines, instruction is customized for your journey. Our guides push avalanche education forward by bringing scientific principles to life in the backcountry, building a strong foundation for safe and adventurous exploration.
Josh Butler, Mike Hamilton, Creighton Stoddard, Jonathan Williams, Jack Simmond, Treone Cooley (from left to right).