Experience what it's all about or add new tricks to your bag. SMG courses follow a progressive flow that teaches you the skills you need to climb safely on your own. Individuals and groups welcome!
Rock Climbing 101
Introductory, 1 day If you've always dreamed of venturing into the vertical world or you’re looking for a thrilling outing for your family, this intro class is perfect for you. READ MORE
Rock Climbing 201
Advanced, 1 day Our advanced rock climbing course will give you the skills you will need to take the next step. This course is a great way to learn rock climbing techniques that usually take years to figure out on your own. We'll cover multi pitch techniques, rope management, movement skills and more!!! READ MORE
Protection and Anchors
Introductory, 1 day Our protection and anchors course is perfect for anyone interested in building their own anchors. If you've been curious how protection works, how to equalize it, and assess the quality of your anchors this is the course for you. READ MORE
Crack Climbing Clinic
Intermediate, 1 day If you’re ready to master the skills that it takes to climb all varieties of cracks this one-day course is perfect for you. READ MORE
Learn to Lead
Advanced, 1 day Our full day "Learning to Lead" class, is for the initiated climber that has the groundwork of protection placement and anchor building down and is ready to safely move towards the sharp end. READ MORE
Self Rescue for Climbers
Intermediate, 2 days You're five pitches up and unexpected thunderclouds roll in, or worse yet your partner gets injured. Have you ever wondered what you'd do in these situations? Our self-rescue course will teach you techniques to deal quickly and safely with many situations. READ MORE
Aid Climbing
Level 1, days Aid Climbing is an important skill, whether you've been dreaming of Yosemite big walls or looking for that extra confidence to try a route that's pushing your limit. Aid climbing can get you through a pinch. READ MORE
Big Wall Seminar
Level 1, 2 days This intensive two day seminar puts climbing big walls into perspective. READ MORE
Rock Climbing Camp
Level 1, 5 days
Why learn a little when you can learn a lot?
READ MORE - coming summer '09 in the eastern sierra!
Group Rock Climbing Programs
All levels, 1 day School groups, kids camps, bus tours, team building, and more, Sierra Mountain Guides specializes in groups.
Advanced, 10 days The ten-day Rock Instructor Course is designed for those with a strong rock climbing back-ground who aspire to become professional rock climbing guides, and for instructors and guides who are interested in improving their skills and increasing their knowledge.