A winter mountaineering course for those wishing to learn the skills for winter mountaineering & winter backcountry travel.

This winter climbing course is conducted in spectacular Sequoia National Park. You will learn the fundamentals of winter travel and winter mountaineering on either snowshoes or skis.

Winter mountaineering training will cover the basics of:

• Snow Camping
• Winter Backcountry Travel & Safety
• Avalanche Awareness
• Ice Ax Self Arrest
• Snow Climbing Technique

This winter mountaineering course includes an attempt of Alta Peak in the stunning Pear Lake area of Sequoia National Park. An winter climbing adventure for anyone interested in the winter backcountry as a foundation for more advanced winter climbing, snowshoeing, or ski touring.

View the Itinerary for this course.

For more California alpine climbing & winter mountaineering courses check out our main Alpine Climbing / Mountaineering page.

Location: Sequoia National Park, California, West Side of the Sierra Nevada. Lodgepole area. One and a half hours east of Visalia.

For area information including lodging and driving directions check out our Sequoia National Park Travel Page

Food: At California Alpine Guides we strive to provide healthy and delicious gourmet backcountry meals. Breakfast and dinner are provided by your guide / backcountry chef while in the field. Special diets can be accommodated.

Prerequisites: No previous climbing experience required, but some previous experience in hiking and backpacking is strongly reccommended. Previous Snowshoeing experience is not necessary. Intermediate backcountry skiing skills are required if you are planning on using skis. Give us a call if you have a question.

Dates 2008: Dec 27-29
Dates 2009: Feb 14-16 (Pres Day), Mar 20-22, Apr 17-19

Cost: $495

Includes:

• Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry.
• Group camping equipment, such as tents and cooking equipment.
• All technical climbing equipment (except footwear, snowshoes or skis), is provided.