About RMTG
Our Story
RMTG got its start through elite military training. Founding member Clay Lassiter was conducting winter warfare training at Snowbird in 2013 and saw that he was quickly running out of ground and training areas for elite warriors.
"Once our guys got trained, I realized we quickly needed to get into the backcountry because that's where we operate," said Lassiter. "We spent two more years perfecting our offerings, took client wishlists for future experiences and started exploring new territory. Southwest Wyoming is ripe for advanced outdoor excursions."
The team continued getting deeper into the Uinta mountains. In 2015, Lassiter met Ted Kimbell from RnK Hunting. Together they started to develop winter warfare and pack-out scenarios deep in the mountains. More highly developed training scenarios were also designed to include shooting operations, long range winter mobility operations and explosive work.
In 2023, additional RMTG business partners Larry Frost, Peter Susi and Travis Twining came together to grow the partnership and invest into the company. A uniquely forged friendship for nine years conducting operations at Queen Mountain Lodge allowed Lassiter, following a successful 30 year-career in the military, to form Rocky Mountain Tactical Group and expand offerings to the public.
In 2024, RMTG seeks to grow its footprint in Wyoming with the future expansion of lodging offerings and infrastructure operations to include the Pine Knoll region.
WHO WE ARE
Clay Lassiter, RMTG Founder
Clay Lassiter is the founder of Rocky Mountain Tactical Group (RMTG). Clay is a 30-year Navy veteran with 27 years of experience in the Naval Special operations community, and the other three years training to be an operator. Clay spent 25 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operator spanning various operational units, serving 20 of those years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG). NSWDG is the pinnacle of Special operations in which operators go through an arduous selection process and training regiment, if selected.
As an EOD operator at NSWDG, Clay conducted 13 combat deployments on two highly trained teams and participated in thousands of real-world operations and highly advanced training evolutions. Upon advancing off the teams, the remaining 12 years of his career was devoted to the development and advancement of tools, techniques and procedures utilized in Naval Special warfare operations, as well as an Advanced training Officer for teams and operators training for war.
Throughout his career as an operator and an advanced training officer he has participated, seen, and set up training at hundreds of training sites, locations and venues designed to train and test operators at the highest level and in the most arduous conditions.
Clay’s experience in setting up advanced training and enhancing the tradecraft level of small unit teams and individuals in support of National level “No-Fail” missions and combat operations is unparalleled. Clay has participated in, managed, and overseen the safe operations of thousands of military freefall operations, military diving operations, demolition operations, aircraft and helicopter insertion operations, Explosive Ordnance Disposal of munitions operations, small team clandestine operations and many other arduous training evolutions. Spanning a career of 30 years, he has become an expert in the management, operation and executional aspects that make small unit teams and members within the team highly successful.
Clay advanced to the rank Chief Warrant Officer Five (CWO5) a technical expert within his field and has several qualifications to include EOD Officer, Master EOD Technician, Military Freefall Parachutist, Second Class Diver and Static Line Jumpmaster. His personal awards include the Bronze Star with Valor (3 awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy/Marine Commendation Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five awards), Combat Action Ribbon, and various unit and campaign citations.
RMTG TEAM MeMBERS & INSTRUCTORS
Larry Frost, RMTG Facilitator
Larry Frost, RMTG Facilitator
Larry Frost, RMTG Facilitator
Larry was a Huey helicopter door gunner with the 227th Aviation Battalion (Assault Helicopter), 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam from 1969 – 1970 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism, three Bronze Stars, 19 Air Medals, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and the Army Commendation Medal as well as several Unit Citations.
Travis Twining, RMTG Partner
Larry Frost, RMTG Facilitator
Larry Frost, RMTG Facilitator
Travis Twining is a self-made entrepreneur from Ohio. Beginning his career as a machinist, his professional experience has spanned building a highly prosperous barbecue catering company, real estate development, commercial truck dealerships and a thriving heavy equipment leasing sales and rental company. At RMTG, Travis ensures quality equipment safety measures for all experiences.
Peter Susi, RMTG Partner
Ted Kimball, RMTG Partner
Ted Kimball, RMTG Partner
Peter is a successful attorney, negotiator and the definition of "a man's man." Embodying a unique combination of legal proficiency and charismatic charm, Susi multifaceted persona enhances the team dynamic and ensures that RMTG experiences are always filled with warmth, humor, and a glass of the finest bourbon.
Ted Kimball, RMTG Partner
Ted Kimball, RMTG Partner
Ted Kimball, RMTG Partner
Dr. Ted Kimball is a trauma/surgical critical care physician and professor of surgery at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. He is a retired US Army Major having served with Airborne and Special Operations teams at Fort Bragg, NC. He has trained as a helicopter flight surgeon with Stat Medivac in Pittsburgh, PA and served for 7
Dr. Ted Kimball is a trauma/surgical critical care physician and professor of surgery at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. He is a retired US Army Major having served with Airborne and Special Operations teams at Fort Bragg, NC. He has trained as a helicopter flight surgeon with Stat Medivac in Pittsburgh, PA and served for 7 years as a ski patrol physician at Snowbird, Utah. At Snowbird he has worked closely with Clay Lassiter and the military training teams for the past 9 years. Ted is past president of Powderbird Helicopter skiing operations and a founder and owner of the storied R and K Hunting Company. Through these entities Ted has over 25 years of experience in backcountry skiing and hunting operations. Working together, Clay and Ted envisioned the creation of RMTG with the expansion of training opportunities utilizing Ted’s land, lodges and helicopter resources. The inclusion of Larry, Travis and Peter has created a well rounded team that is bringing this vision to full fruition.