An alpine rock climbing course for those looking to take
their rock climbing skills onto the high peaks.
Located in spectacular Sawtooth Range of the High Sierra,
we spend five informative days learning ins and outs of alpine
style rock climbing in this advanced technical rock climbing
course. From our base camp we will attempt two High Sierra
peaks via rock climbs in the 5.6 to 5.8 range.
Alpine rock climbing involves a set of skills not needed
at the local crags and sport climbs. Rock Climbing instruction
includes:
- Alpine Rock Anchors & Protection Placement
- Multi-pitch Rock Climbing
- Alpine Rock Navigation & Route Finding
- Moving Fast & Being Efficient
This course is led by CAG owners and AMGA certified mountain
guides Dave Miller and Scott Brown who will be happy to share
their many years of experience on the technical rock climbs
of the Sierra Nevada mountains with you.
The Sawtooth range provides the most spectacular alpine climbing
terrain in California. Only 5 hours from the S.F. Bay Area
and one hour from the resort town of Mammoth Lakes.
View the Itinerary
for this course.
For more California alpine climbing & mountaineering
courses check out our main Alpine
Climbing / Mountaineering page.
Location: Sawtooth Range - Bridgeport,
California, East Side of the Sierra. Only 4 1/2 hours from
the S.F. Bay Area and and one hour north of the resort town
of Mammoth Lakes.
For area information view our Bridgeport
Travel Page.
Food: At California Alpine Guides
we strive to provide healthy and delicious gourmet backcountry
meals. Breakfast & dinner are provided by your guide /
backcountry chef. Special diets can be accommodated.
Prerequisites: Previous climbing
experience and the ability to follow face and crack rock climbs
up to 5.8 in difficulty is required.
Dates 2008: Aug 6-10
Custom dates also available
Cost: $950.00
Low guide to guest ratio of 1:2
Includes: Professional rock
climbing instruction from an AMGA certified rock climbing
guide. Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry. Group
camping equipment such as tents and cooking equipment. All
technical rock climbing climbing equipment, except footwear,
is provided. Rock shoe rental is available.
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