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# Sierra Mountain Guides

Guides to the Sierra Mountains

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- [Sierra Mountain Guides - June 2023 Conditions Report](https://sierramtnguides.com/sierra-mountain-guides-june-2023-conditions-report/) - The summer solstice is here, but summer still feels like a long way off. Some of our local spots on the east side of the Sierra have road closures or roads are just barely getting ready to open for the season. This is due to the considerable and at times damaging amount of snow we
- [“Winter is finally here?”](https://sierramtnguides.com/winter-is-finally-here/) - Winter seems to finally have turned on here in the Eastern Sierra with another storm rolling through late last week. Large totals were seen in Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding area. What does this mean for the ice climbing here in our area? Well let’s look at what we have had thus far. I just
- [Winter 24/25 Pre-Ski Season Primer!!](https://sierramtnguides.com/winter-24-25-pre-ski-season-primer/) - Fall is in the air and snow has fallen at higher elevations in the Sierra. For many, this is the timeof year we have been waiting for. Not for fall rock climbing (though that is fun too!) It meansbackcountry ski season is just around the corner.Remember this feeling? Yeah, me too.If you are like me
- [Early Summer News!](https://sierramtnguides.com/early-summer-news/) - Summer is here in the Eastern Sierra and we couldn’t be happier to be able to get into the mountains and start climbing on the routes that make this range famous. With the heatwave sweeping across California, the snow has been melting quickly and the number of routes now accessible without boots and crampons is
- [BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS REPORT APRIL 29, 2024](https://sierramtnguides.com/backcountry-conditions-report-april-29-2024/) - If you are still fired up to ski the backcountry, the Sierra Nevada is living up to it’s name this spring. Read this definition for the name of our favorite mountain range, the Sierra Nevada: In 1776, Pedro Font's map applied the name to the range currently known as the Sierra Nevada. The literal translation
- [El Nino, What a Wild Rollercoaster over the last few weeks!](https://sierramtnguides.com/el-nino-what-a-wild-rollercoaster-over-the-last-few-weeks/) - The last few weeks have been nothing short of incredible. Incredible skiing, incredible (incredulous?) storm hype, incredible winds, and again… incredible skiing. Tired of this overused adjective already? Read on, we’ll get more creative I promise. The week following the Feb. 18-20 storms was all time. Mammoth Mountain picked up 18” of storm snow by
- [Super Bowl Weekend!?](https://sierramtnguides.com/super-bowl-weekend/) - I spent the past two days climbing out in Lee Vining Canyon with my good friend Dave to celebrate the Super Bowl by smashing up some ice and freezing our tails off! No, neither of us really cared much about the super bowl this year, especially for me since the Ravens totally blew it a
- [Ice Ice Baby!](https://sierramtnguides.com/ice-ice-baby/) - We’re back for another Eastern Sierra Ice Report. It’s been a few weeks and a few things have changed here in the Eastern Sierra. We have had a few snow storms hit the range that have kept our snowpack interesting but even more interesting is how cold it’s been. Or lack thereof! We have been
- [Winter is coming?!](https://sierramtnguides.com/winter-is-coming/) - Well we had a nice start to our ice climbing season at the beginning of December but some warm weather has made things a bit more interesting and a bit more grim? Hopefully the holiday season can bring us some nice cold temperatures and some fresh snow! I made it out to June Lake yesterday
- [Oh the weather outside is… delightful?](https://sierramtnguides.com/oh-the-weather-outside-is-delightful/) - It’s been an interestingly slow start to the winter season here on the Eastside. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has been open since November but the snow totals for the season so far would suggest that would be impossible. Thank god for snowmaking? It’s been warm and sunny down in Bishop and prime time sending conditions
- [Why you should choose SMG for your next Avalanche Course](https://sierramtnguides.com/why-you-should-choose-smg-for-your-next-avalanche-course/) - Avalanche education in the United States started when the US Forest Service needed a better way to train their staff who worked in avalanche terrain back in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. In the mid 80’s the American Avalanche Association (AAA) surfaced, which marked the start of teaching avalanche safety to “non professionals” also
- [A Feathered Winter Treasure](https://sierramtnguides.com/a-feathered-winter-treasure/) - Philip and I met for coffee the morning following our three day adventure into the Royce Lakes basin of Pine Creek. We have climbed together in various mountainous areas across the U.S for over a decade and share the commonality of two loves: the love of the mountains and good coffee. Philip's partner texted that she
- [Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/intro-to-alpine-rock-climbing/) - Teaching anyone how to climb is incredibly rewarding, but there is something special about introducing people to climbing in the mountains; opening the door to a whole new world of adventures in the vertical realm. At the age of 16 I was just starting to get into trad and multi pitch climbing. The idea of
- [“Saving the best for last”](https://sierramtnguides.com/saving-the-best-for-last/) - I just had the pleasure of guiding Rob on the final peaks of his 6 year quest to climb all of the Fourteeners in the Contiguous United States, via the classic Palisade Traverse from Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill. Rob has been a life-long climber, and though we are separated by a couple of climbing
- [Corn Skiing Season Is On!!](https://sierramtnguides.com/corn-skiing-season-is-on/) - This is a summary of snow conditions, the overall avalanche situation and road access in the Eastern Sierra at the beginning of May 2023. Winter is on the retreat in the Sierra. The massive amount of snow we received is giving way to spring at lower elevations. All of us who lived and shoveled our
- [A Guides Deliberations for Thriving in the Winter Environment](https://sierramtnguides.com/a-guides-deliberations-for-thriving-in-the-winter-environment/) - Part 1: Shelter and Water What possesses an individual to take on the challenges of a mountain environment in the winter? The coldest season with the least daylight. Add in the additional hazards of avalanches, ice and rock fall, and cold injuries; it seems logical for one to steer clear of the mountains in the
- [Breaking Records, One Turn At A Time!](https://sierramtnguides.com/breaking-records-one-turn-at-a-time/) - Snow. It is the leading topic of conversation among winter recreationalist, and this year even more so. While we are often worried about the lack of storms as we navigate dry winters, this year is one for the record books and there is no sign that winter is done with us yet. At last count,
- [SMG Ice Report 2.21.2023](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-ice-report-2-21-2023/) - Presidents Day is a holiday most Americans look forward to in the year 2023. Gathering with family and friends to buy deeply discounted furniture and mattresses from wholesale distributers, while others escape on mid-winter vacations to ski and recreate in the mountains. This is exactly how this holiday was intended to be celebrated when established
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report // February 11-12, 2023](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-february-11-12-2023/) - Lee Vining Canyon I just finished up two days of guiding in Lee Vining Canyon with an incredible group for an introductory ice climbing program. Here are some of the conditions updates for anyone interested in getting out there in the next few days. Pool Power Plant Road: The road is clear all the way
- [<strong>Eastern Sierra Ice Conditions Report February 3, 2023</strong>](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-conditions-report-february-3-2023/) - As I sit down to write this Eastern Sierra Ice conditions report, I am reminded of the classic Simpsons episode where Homer is hired by the local newspaper to be the new Restaurant critic. Homer is hired because of his incredible appetite and enjoyment of all foods. The local restaurant owners love his reviews, he
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report 12/30/22 //  Times, They Are Changin’](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-12-30-22-times-they-are-changin/) - I think we’re in for a very interesting season of ice climbing here in the Eastern Sierra. I was out guiding in June Lake and in Lee Vining Canyon over the last couple of days and the times, they are changin’! June Lake // Dec 28th This past Wednesday, the first clear day after Tuesday's
- [<strong>Eastern Sierra Ice Report // December 20-22, 2022</strong>](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-december-20-22-2022/) - Winter has finally decided to settle in here in the Eastern Sierra, and the ice seems to be forming up quite nicely at the moment. This past Tuesday I had the chance to check out June Lake and Lee Vining Canyon with my friend and local guide, Jessica Olson, to get an idea of how
- [A Guides Reflections on Summer '22](https://sierramtnguides.com/a-guides-reflections-on-summer-22/) - The great Ella Fitzgerald is spot on as she sang “Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” As the snow melts out from the high country and we transition from boots to approach shoes, it’s hard to find a more enjoyable mountain range in the United States than the Sierra Nevada.. Climbing in the High Sierra
- [The Value of Guided Progression](https://sierramtnguides.com/the-value-of-guided-progression/) - Scroll through any social media feed, and you’ll notice that everyone’s posts seem preoccupied with “ests”. The biggest, the longest, the hardest, the fastest. In a crowded field, to stand out there has to be something somehow special about everything we do. Even as guides, we can find ourselves falling into this trap. As a
- [Sunshine Daydream in the High Sierra](https://sierramtnguides.com/sunshine-daydream-in-the-high-sierra/) - While sitting on the Kahiltna Glacier towards the end of May, I received a message on my InReach that read “Its full-on Summer in the Sierra.” After weeks of hauling sleds and digging cache holes, I was ready for a change of pace. Daydreams of pristine high alpine meadows, evening bouldering sessions with friends and
- [<strong>April Fools? Ski Touring in the High Sierra is Alive and Well. </strong>](https://sierramtnguides.com/april-fools-ski-touring-in-the-high-sierra-is-alive-and-well/) - If you look at the numbers, skiing in the Sierra Nevada seems like a challenging undertaking. The April 1 snow totals are out, and by all measurements, we are at 35% of average statewide, although local drainages like the Mono basin is closer to 50% and the Kings snow course is at 41%. While these
- [<strong>High Sierra Ski Conditions report 3/27/2022</strong>](https://sierramtnguides.com/high-sierra-ski-conditions-report-3-27-2022/) - Ah, the winter of feast or famine. What started off so promising, with a record breaking December snowpack, quickly turned to a mid winter where the headlines were major wind events and little snow. During January and February, we were able to ferret out snow that skied quite well, considering the lack of any meaningful
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report // “Fin” // March 18-20, 2022](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-fin-march-18-20-2022/) - Well the 2021/2022 ice season is a wrap for Sierra Mountain Guides and I’m happy to say that it was another successful one! This season we provided 72 different guests ice climbing instruction on a total of 51 different trips. A huge shout out to everyone that joined us this season and to all the
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon and June Lake // Feb 26, 2022](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-and-june-lake-feb-26-2022/) - “Keep the cool temps coming!” It’s been a busy winter out on the ice this season in the sierra and it’s not slowing down. Good thing the conditions are absolutely fantastic! This past week was maybe our busiest one yet with three of our guides out making programs happen in June Lake as well as
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon and June Lake // Feb 15-20, 2022](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-and-june-lake-feb-15-20-2022/) - “What Happened to Climbing Etiquette?” I spent the last five days out ice climbing in Lee Vining Canyon with a series of different groups and a total of seven different guests and let me tell you, the conditions have been spectacular! The cold snap that hit this past Tuesday really kept the canyon in great
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon // February 11-13 , 2022](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-february-11-13-2022/) - “Still Solid in LVC” I spent the last few days up in Lee Vining Canyon and enjoyed some surprisingly great conditions for ice climbing. With the warm temperatures down in the valleys it was hard to imagine the ice not falling down the mountain, but LVC is conveniently sheltered from direct sunlight for most of
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon and June Lake  // February 4-6 , 2022](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-and-june-lake-february-4-6-2022/) - “Let’s keep our fingers crossed!” The ice in February is off to a great start here in the Eastern Sierra and this past weekend was just delightful with cool, sunny, bluebird days with pretty much zero wind. I keep asking myself “how are we out climbing ice in these conditions?!?!” Let’s keep our fingers crossed
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon and June Lake  // January 29-30 , 2022](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-and-june-lake-january-29-30-2022/) - “Getting into the Swing of Things” While we have been having some unseasonably warm weather lately here in the Eastern Sierra, without a single drop of precipitation in the month of January, the ice seems to be coming into its own. While the overall conditions are certainly still on the low tide compared to seasons
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon and June Lake  // January 15-17, 2022 "Busy, Busy, Busy!"](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-and-june-lake-january-15-17-2022-busy-busy-busy/) - Lee Vining: Just had another really good weekend of ice climbing in Lee Vining Canyon with four stoked new ice climbers. This might have been the busiest weekend that I’ve ever seen out in LVC in the past several years”. The parking lot was completely full and had cars overflowing down Pool Power Plant Rd
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon // January 7-9, 2022 "It's Great where it's good!"](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-january-7-9-2022-its-great-where-its-good/) - I just finished up a couple days of guiding out in Lee Vining Canyon this past weekend (Friday and Sunday) and was pleasantly surprised with the conditions we had! The approach is fully packed in and no longer requires snow shoes. Be careful on the second creek crossing as the snow bridge looks like it's
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon // December 18-19, 2021 "To be or not to be?"](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-december-18-19-2021-to-be-or-not-to-be/) - One week later and our ice climbing venue in Lee Vining Canyon is starting to come alive, but it still has a decent way to go. “To be or not to be?” That is the question! Ice climbing and California, two words that not many people often use in the same sentence. Unless you’re hanging
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report - Lee Vining Canyon // December 12, 2021 //  “It’s not quite in”](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-lee-vining-canyon-december-12-2021-its-not-quite-in/) - Well it’s been a slow start to the winter out here in the Sierra but that’s changing as we speak. We’ve got a storm hitting that is expected to drop about 5 feet of new snow by the end Tuesday with another smaller storm on the way Thursday. Even with this massive storm hitting this
- [SMG AIARE 1 Prep](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-aiare-1-prep/) - Are you looking to skip the lines and get into the backcountry this winter? You’ll want to take your AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course Here’s what to expect on your course. The focus of the AIARE curriculum is getting out into the backcountry safely, but your course has so much more to offer. Prepare to
- [2021 Summer in Review](https://sierramtnguides.com/2021-summer-in-review/) - As the days get shorter, the nights get colder, and the fall colors begin to show in the Eastern Sierra, we would like to look back over the past summer’s busy guiding season to highlight some of the memorable experiences we have had in the mountains with our guests. Despite having a below-average snowfall during
- [Alpine Conditions Report - June 2021](https://sierramtnguides.com/alpine-conditions-report-june-2021/) - The 2021 alpine climbing season is here. Over the last month Sierra Mountain Guides has conducted trips from Matterhorn Peak in the north to Lone Pine Peak and Mount Whitney in the south. A light winter means trail access is great to reach the sheltered couloirs and soaring ridges of the Sierra. If you are
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report // March 27-28, 2021](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-ice-report-march-27-28-2021/) - Well folks it’s been a pretty dang good season for ice climbing here in the Eastern Sierra, if you went to Lee Vining that is! Just kidding June Lake had some stellar days too! As well as a couple other early season backcountry zones. This will likely be the last Ice Report for the 20/21
- [A New Year and a Modern Age Conundrum: How to Run a Mountain Guide Service Without Losing Your Soul?](https://sierramtnguides.com/a-new-year-and-a-modern-age-conundrum-how-to-run-a-mountain-guide-service-without-losing-your-soul/) - At Sierra Mountain Guides our mission is: Connecting people to the mountains. See what we did there? Who doesn’t appreciate a clever double entendre? When we thought it up, we loved how it speaks to having a positive effect on society, albeit small, by helping people feel more connected to the natural world, mountains in
- [Palisades Traverse, June 2012](https://sierramtnguides.com/palisades-traverse-june-2012/) - Jon asked the typical questions. "How many times have you done the Palisade Traverse?" "Does it ever get boring?" The first question does not have a ready answer, which is the reason that the second does. First of all, it never gets boring in the Palisades. That is because it is never the same twice.
- [Wild Alpine / Ultima Thule - Alaska Ski! 2012](https://sierramtnguides.com/wild-alpine-ultima-thule-alaska-ski-2012/) - This year's AK ski adventure was "all time." I think that is the modern lingo for "best ever." Aside from the fact that we skied perfect snow on all but 1 out of 7 mountain days, numerous descents in the 40-45 degree range on rarely (if ever) travelled, gigantic scale glaciers; and aside from the
- [Temple Crag Celestial Weekend 2012](https://sierramtnguides.com/temple-crag-celestial-weekend-2012/) - I met up with Taylor and John at our Bishop office to do a gear check and packing session prior to our weekend journey to Temple Crag. Both Taylor and John have climbed with SMG for some time and were well prepared for a big adventure. Taylor and Howie planned to climb Darkstar while John
- [Summery Summary, Part 1](https://sierramtnguides.com/summery-summary-part-1/) - SMG guide Jed Porter expounds on his diverse guiding experiences from Summer 2012 to date. Enjoy! How do you measure Summer? Someone once decided that the longest day of the year marks the start of summer. Summer partiers count July 4 as their kickoff. Sierra climbers watch the snow-line retreat and mix in a little consideration to
- [Summery Summary, Part 2: Family Time!](https://sierramtnguides.com/summery-summary-part-2-family-time/) - More ramblings from Jed... Man, keep this guy in the mountains. He just won't shut up when he's in town. Some things come in binges! In June it was sweet alpine sending action. Mid-July brought a ton of traversing. Now, since that Evolution Traverse, my guiding world has revolved around the theme of family time.
- [Wedding Anniversary with Peter Croft](https://sierramtnguides.com/wedding-anniversary-with-peter-croft/) - How to celebrate a wedding anniversary??? A day out with Peter Croft, perfect! Betsy was originally interested in Charlotte Dome, but after a few discussions everyone decided the best route for the special day should be The Third Pillar of Mt. Dana. This is a classic climb on amazing white granite. Read more on Betsy
- [Mammoth to Yosemite Fastpacking](https://sierramtnguides.com/mammoth-to-yosemite-fastpacking/) - One of the sayings I often find myself using is, "There is more than one way to skin a cat." Aside from the obvious negative imagery this may conjure up it does have real application in many of the activities that we offer at Sierra Mountain Guides (SMG). In this case it relates directly to
- [SMG Dolomites 2012! Part 1](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-dolomites-2012-part-1/) - The Italian Dolomites: where mountain culture and geology converge to facilitate the most outstanding and accessible alpine rock climbing adventure opportunities on Earth. A climber from the Eastern Sierra can really appreciate the contrast here. At home we have craggy and sometimes snowy high peaks juxtaposed against the desert of the Owens Valley. Here in
- [EUROPE TREKKING](https://sierramtnguides.com/europe-trekking/) - Cancel the return flight by: Guide Lyra Pierotti I think I made a big mistake purchasing a round trip plane ticket for my trip to the Dolomites. Should have just gotten a one-way. I just about passed out on our descent from Passo Falzarego. It may have been from having to skip lunch and run
- [Dolomites 2012! - Part 2](https://sierramtnguides.com/dolomites-2012-part-2/) - Evening light on the Fanes and Tofana Groups featuring 3 of our classic via ferratas Wynne and Jill on Day 1 “Can we please stop somewhere?” asked Kellie in a shaky voice as we drove up the pass on day 1 of our week long via ferrata mega tour in the Italian Dolomites. The trailhead
- [Europe Trekking Part 2](https://sierramtnguides.com/europe-trekking-part-2/) - Another stellar week in the Italian Dolomites! Dan and I hiked a good portion of the Alta Via 1 trek, staying at several stunning alpine huts along the way. My favorite was Rifugio Lavarella – great food, relaxing ambiance, pleasant staff, and a traditional Finnish sauna to relax your muscles at the end of a
- [Summery Summary, Part 3: "Listers"](https://sierramtnguides.com/summery-summary-part-3-listers/) - Jed's final post of the summer. After one more Palisades trip he'll head to Washington for an AMGA exam. He'll be back in October: Bring on couloirs and rock climbing! Forgive me, but I like to find themes that unify chunks of time in my memory. My summer, 2012 has been easily divisible by 4:
- [Scramblers/Senders- Kids Climbing Program](https://sierramtnguides.com/scramblerssenders-kids-climbing-program/) - Summer 2012 flew by as I had so much fun teaching rock climbing to almost fifty kids from the Eastern Sierra. We had a great mix of ages and abilities, some climbed for the first time and others returned to further develop their skills. In all of the returning climbers I saw an amazing step
- [Winter Mt. Whitney 2013](https://sierramtnguides.com/winter-mt-whitney-2013/) - To Summit or not To Summit – Musings of a Sierra Mountain Guide As I put away the expedition gear from my recent trip and place the kit back on the racks in the garage, I find myself reflecting on the outcome of the trip I am returning from. Drying the tent out, I think
- [On June Mountain by Backcountry Magazine](https://sierramtnguides.com/june-mountain-backcountry-press/) - Did you catch this article in last month's Backcountry Mag about June Mountain's incredible backcountry and future potential? Witten by our friend and talented skier/ski writer Megan Michelson. Features quotes and photo from us. Leave a comment and we can tell you more of our thoughts on what Mammoth ought to do with June Mountain,
- [The Bloody Couloir](https://sierramtnguides.com/the-bloody-couloir/) - Join Janet on her 2 days of guided backcountry skiing with IFMGA Ski & Mountain Guide, Howie Schwartz, of Sierra Mountain Guides exactly one year ago in 2013. The trip finished with a coveted descent of the Bloody Couloir on Bloody Mountain, located in the Mammoth Lakes area of the Eastern Sierra, and is one
- [Record Breaking Mountain Feats and the Art of Keeping It Real](https://sierramtnguides.com/record-breaking-mountain-feats-and-the-art-of-keeping-it-real/) - Being a self-described mountain pundit is not easy. It takes a deep commitment to reading the shameless spray of countless bloggers, the perseverance to wade through outdoor reportage by experts and dilettantes, trying to discern between the two, and the excruciating suffering and agony of sitting in a chair to read and write for hours at
- [Best 48 Hours in Bishop!](https://sierramtnguides.com/best-48-hours-in-bishop/) - If you only have 48 hours to spend in Bishop, what are the best rock climbing destinations and hot spots to hit up? We've got the best of the best!
- [Mount Whitney: East Face vs. East Buttress. Which is better?](https://sierramtnguides.com/mount-whitney-east-face-vs-east-buttress-which-is-better/) - Which route is better, the East Face or the East Buttress? The classic question we get regarding technical routes on Mount Whitney. Well, do you like chocolate or vanilla? Very different flavors, both immensely pleasurable. Let's break it down. The Line One of the major considerations when evaluating the aesthetics of a climbing route is
- [Ode to Summer in the Palisades](https://sierramtnguides.com/ode-to-summer-in-the-palisades/) - by SMG Guide Geoff Unger [Ed: Geoff offers the perspective of an accomplished IFMGA Mountain Guide who has recently come to explore and appreciate the Sierra Nevada as a world class destination for climbing and alpine guiding. Glad to have him on the SMG team!] As the spring ski touring season winds down it is time
- [Devil's Dream Tour & Backcountry Snow Report - April 7, 2017](https://sierramtnguides.com/devils-dream-tour-backcountry-snow-report-april-7-2017/) - Happy spring Eastern Sierra skiers and riders! Hope you are enjoying the Sierra backcountry season so far. It's only around half way done. And with that in mind I would like this post to serve a few different purposes: 1) to help inform you about recent and current conditions as per usual, 2) to celebrate
- [SkiMo is neither.](https://sierramtnguides.com/skimo-is-neither/) - If you appreciate words, like I do, you may on occasion grieve the loss of them. Our culture changes and so too does our language. Handheld communication devices incentivize us to seek to conserve increasingly in demand stores of linguistic energy to create more time in our lives. We are quick to embrace language
- [Talkin' Sh*t about Mount Whitney. Can you handle it?](https://sierramtnguides.com/talkin-sht-about-mount-whitney-can-you-handle-it/) - People are saying I have been talking shit too much, so I decided to write some shit down instead. Let's think of this as my periodic colon cleanse for the mind. It ain't pretty, but it is probably healthy. The thing is, we should all be talking about poop more. And why not? We do
- [Trip Report - Palisades Traverse: June 15-18, 2016](https://sierramtnguides.com/trip-report-palisades-traverse-june-15-18-2016/) - Jimmy and Jack are some pretty cool cats, and they are down for adventure. Hailing from the east coast they have also fallen in love with the eastside of the Sierra with its blue skies and granite peaks. They have shared views of these peaks with their families and they have dreamed of the
- [Sublimation: A Journey to the Black Divide with Glen Plake](https://sierramtnguides.com/sublimation-a-journey-to-the-black-divide-with-glen-plake/) - Prologue It has been 3 seasons of drought for the Sierra. This makes a skier harken back to wetter and better times. Exactly 3 years ago, Easter week 2011, Glen Plake and I went on a multiday ski tour together and had a grand old time skiing some of the wildest and under-explored terrain in
- [Peter Croft Joins SMG!](https://sierramtnguides.com/peter-croft-joins-smg/) - Sierra Mountain Guides is very excited to announce that Peter Croft has joined our roster of accomplished guides. That's right! All of you will have access to one of the most prolific and experienced rock climbers our community has ever known. Peter truly is a veteran of the Eastern Sierras and to say that he
- [AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course, Eastern Sierra, June 2011](https://sierramtnguides.com/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course-eastern-sierra-june-2011/) - "The American Mountain Guide’s Association (AMGA) is the premier source for training, credentials, and services for professional mountain guides andclimbing instructors in the United States." Becoming intimately familiar with the "training" portion of that organizational mission statement has become a large part of my life in the last number of years. And it looks like
- [Mammoth to June, April 2012](https://sierramtnguides.com/mammoth-to-june-april-2012/) - Carl and Glen on the effortless, yet unrelenting, climb from Minaret Vista Adventure is where you find it, spring has sprung, and skiing is more than snow; a trip this past weekend connecting Mammoth and June via the ultra classic San Joaquin ridge proved all these maxims. Carl has been telemark skiing since the year
- [AMGA Certified Guides](https://sierramtnguides.com/amga-certified-guides/) - *Sierra Mountain Guides was the first, and is currently one of the few, guide services in the US that require guides to be AMGA certified or actively on track toward certification in the guiding disciplines they work. Elevation Outdoors The Guide Line by Doug Schnitzspahn on June 27, 2012 Haul Bag? Nope. The six-day AMGA
- [Summer Alpine Climbing on Middle Palisade](https://sierramtnguides.com/summer-alpine-climbing-on-middle-palisade/) - Sometimes the best trips (or experiences or relationships or parties or... well, whatever) come out of changed plans. This past trip to Middle Palisade was one such trip. Chad and John came with a long-dreamed itinerary. John is ticking through the California 14ers (and might pursue those wimpy Colorado ones when he's old and decrepit).
- [Ice Climbing, Parker Canyon CA](https://sierramtnguides.com/ice-climbing-parker-canyon-ca/) - The lack of snow and cold short days may get some skiers down this time of year, but not for those willing to hike a little and swing some tools in the frozen seeps of the Eastern Sierra. The Parker Canyon trail head typically gets buried by big early season storms making the approach way
- ["Evolution Half-traverse" with Glen Plake](https://sierramtnguides.com/evolution-half-traverse-with-glen-plake/) - The Evolution Ridge near sunset The Evolution Traverse is an impressive length of continuous ridge on the Sierra Crest not far from Bishop, CA. It features an aesthetic wilderness setting, spectacular climbing on the very crest of the ridge, and reasonably solid alpine granite for much of the way. Peter Croft called it "...the best
- [The Future of Wilderness & Guiding in Yosemite National Park](https://sierramtnguides.com/the-future-of-wilderness-and-guiding-in-yosemite-national-park/) - As the focus of the nation remains on presidential politics and the associated reality television drama that it represents, Yosemite National Park is quietly having their own opportunity to revamp its management program as they re-evaluate their Wilderness Stewardship Plan. It is not prominent in news headlines beyond some small scale local press. People may assume that
- [Exercising the Power of Restraint](https://sierramtnguides.com/exercising-the-power-of-restraint/) - I quit drinking coffee this fall. Not forever, just for 5 weeks. I do this every fall. It is not easy as I have a mild addiction to the hot beverage. It is not the effects of caffeine as much as the taste. I compensated with more than enough black tea during that time, but
- [Trip Report: The Juggernaut & Peeler Pillar](https://sierramtnguides.com/trip-report-the-juggernaut-peeler-pillar/) - Whosoever touches this gem shall possess the power of the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become forevermore a human juggernaut! With respect to alpine rock climbing, the Sierra Nevada gets more and more amazing every year. Perhaps nowhere more so than the Sawtooth Range. In 1970, a grade V
- [Diversify!](https://sierramtnguides.com/diversify/) - We are not parents, we're mountain guides. Well, some of us are parents, but that's not the point. Point is, we're not your parents. Because we're not parents, we can choose favorites. It's true; we have our favorite guests. Our favorite guests don't have any certain level of skill. Nor do they have any particular
- [Avalanche Airbags vs. Avalanche Education?](https://sierramtnguides.com/avalanche-airbags-vs-avalanche-education/) - This fall I went to the first annual California Avalanche Workshop in South Lake Tahoe, California. It was a nicely run event with great turnout and some interesting presentations. For me, one of the more memorable ones was a session by Elyse Saugstad. Elyse is a professional skier and an incredible ski athlete. She has been in numerous films
- [Preparing for a Season of Decision Making](https://sierramtnguides.com/preparing-for-a-season-of-decision-making/) - It was exactly a year ago that I stood ski guiding on a 45 degree virgin slope on the Antarctic Peninsula in a decision making quandary. Doug Stoup of Ice Axe Expeditions had put together another one of his outrageous cruise ship assisted Antarctic ski mountaineering expeditions together and invited me to bring guests along.
- [Trip Report - Red Rock, Nevada | November 2014 ](https://sierramtnguides.com/trip-report-red-rock-nevada-november-2014/) - It's only "Snow-vember" in the High Sierra shade right now. Thanks to high pressure and record warm temps, the high sunny places have felt more like "Rocktober." Down in the desert, the conditions have been as dreamy and perfect in both sun and shade as they can be this time of year. With the assistance of
- [One Weekend in Autumn...](https://sierramtnguides.com/one-weekend-in-autumn/) - It was good that Alex had the wherewithal to contact me last week about a climb of Charlotte Dome over the Columbus Day weekend. We enjoyed comfortable temperatures, a kiss of westerlies, and all the gloriously textured and featured granite that one can dream of. Charlotte Dome captivated our entire day, stopping time like mug
- [Featured Alpine Route: The Southeast Ridge of Mount Russell](https://sierramtnguides.com/featured-alpine-route-the-southeast-ridge-of-mount-russell/) - The Southeast Ridge of Mount Russell (III, 5.9) is a classic alpine gem of a route that gets relatively little traffic or mention by guidebook authors. There are 7 different guidebooks for climbing on Mount Russell in my library and the route is listed in 3 of them. There are surprisingly very few details about
- [45 Pitches](https://sierramtnguides.com/45-pitches/) - At Sierra Mountian Guides we connect people to the mountains. There is a variety of ways to get this done. This July / August 2014 John B. came out from Chicago to the Sierra to get connected to some of the best alpine crack climbing the Sierra has to offer. When the dust settled, and
- [Want to see commercial airline service in Bishop? You can help!](https://sierramtnguides.com/want-to-see-commercial-airline-service-in-bishop-you-can-help/) - Hey everyone who may be interested: The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power has granted a long-term lease to the Bishop airport, here at the gateway to the Eastern Sierra. This means it is eligible for FAA funding that could bring commercial air service to our town. Most of us know that the
- [Trip Report - Mount Whitney, Mountaineer's Trout - August 18-20, 2014  ](https://sierramtnguides.com/trip-report-mount-whitney-mountaineers-trout-august-18-20-2014/) - Thanks to Steve from Atlanta, GA for great company and a hard-earned summit of Mount Whitney from the more adventurous side. This was like no hike or climb he had ever experienced and he did a great job. Besides the amazing sunrise and the perfect weather, a highlight was catching a decent sized trout from
- [Black Kaweah & Hamilton Dome ](https://sierramtnguides.com/black-kaweah-hamilton-dome/) - SMG Guide Jed Porter and Chad Buelow just returned from a grand adventure in Sequoia National Park. Here is a short video Jed made that tells the story!
- [A Letter to Dustin](https://sierramtnguides.com/a-letter-to-dustin/) - August 9th, 2014 Dustin Boylin Lake Gregory Regional Park, Member Dear Dustin, On a beautiful trip to the Williamson Bowl in the High Sierra this week, we set up camp near one of the pristine alpine lakes at around 12,200 feet. Soon after setting up our tent, we discovered, in a rock hollow, your cache.
- [Wounded Warriors 2014!](https://sierramtnguides.com/wounded-warriors-2014/) - For more than five years now we have had the privilege of donating a day of climbing to the Wounded Warriors program. ESDS (Eastern Sierra Disable Sports) has a spring program for the Wounded Warriors that provides incredible mountain opportunities for disabled veterans and their families. For a week each spring guests participate in a
- [Palisades! August 1-4, 2014](https://sierramtnguides.com/palisades-august-1-4-2014/) - "It is ordained that three dry round grains of barley make an inch, 12 inches make a foot, [and] three feet make a yard." -AD 1303. Henry III in the "Composition of Yards and Perches" And 14,000 feet make a significant mountaineering challenge. As your "Guides to the Sierra Mountain(s)" we are forever reaching further and
- [New Routes in Sequoia National Park](https://sierramtnguides.com/new-routes-in-sequoia-national-park/) - Over the last two summers Sierra Mountain Guides has visited Lone Pine Canyon in Sequoia National Park on 2 separate guided explorations. The soon-to-be-Sierra-classic climb and ridge traverse that has come to be known as Sabre Ridge and the adjacent formation known as the Prism were climbed by Brandon Thau, et al and reported in
- [The Hidden Value of a Mountain Guide - from Middle Palisade & Mount Russell](https://sierramtnguides.com/the-hidden-value-of-a-mountain-guide-from-middle-palisade-mount-russell/) - Tom and Andy are a couple of very intelligent and engineers from the Eastern US. They work for the Department of Defense to help keep all of us Americans safe. They are also experienced mountaineers. Why then have they had so much trouble summiting mountains in the Sierra together over the past decade? Altitude is
- [Demystifying the Ball Nut!](https://sierramtnguides.com/demystifying-the-ball-nut/) - Ball Nuts? For those that have heard of them but have never tried them, they are thought of as a piece of aid climbing pro or a relic from a bygone climbing era. But for those that have used them for free climbing, especially on less traveled granite, and in the alpine, they tend to
- [Why I Love Sierra Alpine Rock Climbing. An 8,002 word essay from last Thursday.](https://sierramtnguides.com/why-i-love-sierra-alpine-rock-climbing-an-8002-word-essay-from-last-thursday/) - Absolutely incredible.* (*each picture is worth 1,000 words)
- [Backpacking Mammoth to Tuolumne: June 28 - July 1, 2014](https://sierramtnguides.com/backpacking-mammoth-to-tuolumne-june-28-july-1-2014/) - Kyle and Kurt Kupiec engaged our services for a journey from the Eastside, through the Ritter Range, to Tuolumne Meadows and we sent them out with one of our best - Jen Reynolds! Here are some excerpts from her report with some photos of the team: I met with Kyle and Kurt the night before the
- [The Incredible Hulk, Red Dihedral - June 29 to July 1, 2014](https://sierramtnguides.com/the-incredible-hulk-red-dihedral-june-29-to-july-1-2014/) - Incredible! Colin Murphy and I sent the Red Dihedral route on the Hulk this week. What a phenomenal trip it was - perfect weather, long days, warm granite, and good company. Colin said it was his hardest and best alpine climb to date, and what an honor to have been there to share it
- [High on Crystal!](https://sierramtnguides.com/high-on-crystal/) - Yesterday, we had a fine traverse of Crystal Crag, the monolith that towers over the Mammoth Lakes basin and offers fine, moderate, multi pitch rock climbing with an exciting alpine ridge traverse. The group consisted of Clark Harding - a writer for Outtraveler online travel magazine and Hollywood visual effects technician, and Lara Kaylor -
- [A case for guide certification from the Sierra](https://sierramtnguides.com/a-case-for-guide-certification-from-the-sierra/) - Today I ran into a local climber and mountain enthusiast in the Black Sheep Coffeehouse in Bishop. She worked for us as a porter and as a camp cook last summer, and I asked if she might be interested and available for some of that work again. She said “yes” but she explained that she just
- [Whitney & Russell - June 1-4, 2014 ](https://sierramtnguides.com/whitney-russell-june-1-4-2014/) - Vatche Bezdikian and I had a wonderful trip to the Whitney zone this past week. Conditions were excellent, weather was crisp yet accommodating, The rock was dry and warm in the sun, and the company was top shelf. We climbed the East Buttress on Mount Whitney and the Fishhook Arête on Mount Russell with the
- [Frogland (III, 5.8+) ](https://sierramtnguides.com/frogland-iii-5-8/) - This spring Alex Stepanek and I reconnoitered in Las Vegas for a couple days of rock climbing in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on some super classics that he had always wanted to do. One of these was Frogland. If you like POV footage (and who doesn't?), if you want to get a sense
- [Packing for a Multi-day Ridge Traverse](https://sierramtnguides.com/packing-for-a-multi-day-ridge-traverse/) - reposted from January 2014 By IFMGA Mountain Guide, Jed Porter So, something about a multi-day ridge traverse has captured your attention. Maybe it's a 2-day itinerary on Lone Pine Peak, the 4 day version of the Palisade Traverse, or something bigger and further out there. In any case, you want to cover some ground and
- [POV Ice Climbing Video from Alex Stepanek](https://sierramtnguides.com/pov-ice-climbing-video-from-alex-stepanek/) - Check out this Ice Climbing Trip Report from Alex Stepanek Click HERE use password: media Enjoy!
- [Rendezvous in Red Rock - March 28-29, 2014](https://sierramtnguides.com/rendezvous-in-red-rock/) - Not to be confused with the Red Rock Rendezvous, the mass gathering of climbers and gear manufacturers which happened to be going on the same March weekend, Alex Stepanek and I went ready to get up early and beat the crowds onto some of the most classic routes in Red Rock. In 2 days we
- [Trip Report - Mammoth to June via the Ritter Range, "A Tale of 2 Aussies"](https://sierramtnguides.com/trip-report-mammoth-to-june-via-the-ritter-range-a-tale-of-2-aussies/) - From March 10-13, 2014, I had a chance to spend some quality ski time with two "mates" from the land down under. JP Darby and Mike Garret were certainly Men At Work out there but they know how to play too on skis in our Sierra Mountains. What a pleasure it was to show these
- [Trail Runner: Evolution Loop Fastpacking](https://sierramtnguides.com/trail-runner-evolution-loop-fastpacking/) - ~Trail Runner July 2012 Edition
- [Evolv Dealer Camp](https://sierramtnguides.com/evolv-dealer-camp/) - Hello Loyal Sierra Mountain Guiders! We are pleased to announce the beginning of our blogging career. Sure. We may be a little behind but we are growing and we are excited to start sharing all of our news with you. Most recently our office has undergone a couple of changes. Annie, our most recent office
- [Stormy Sierra Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/stormy-sierra-climbing/) - Its not often in the Sierra that we get to climb in a true storm. First of all, the Sierra doesn't receive too much stormy weather so we are pretty spoiled in that respect. Summertime brings the occasional afternoon thunderstorm which we steer clear from. In the winter, storms are usually associated with high avalanche
- [AMGA Ice Instructor Course](https://sierramtnguides.com/amga-ice-instructor-course/) - We at Sierra Mountain Guides pride ourselves on employing AMGA trained guides. And we keep ourselves motivated to continue training. We are also very proud of our friends and clients and fans that know how the AMGA training process works and how it improves the quality and safety of our trips. Both as compared to
- [Holiday Ice Climbing 2010/11](https://sierramtnguides.com/holiday-ice-climbing-201011/) - We ran some excellent ice climbing programs during the Holiday '10-11 period. A custom day Christmas Eve, an Ice 101 12/26-27, another January 1-2, and a custom program January 2-3. It was a stormy, exciting time. Most notably, we were the first ones in after the pre-Christmas "Snow-pocalypse". We broke trail, found the ice almost
- [Black Mountain, January 2011](https://sierramtnguides.com/black-mountain-january-2011/) - On January 25 and 26 Neal W. came out from Chicago with a flexible and motivated attitude! Looking for an enjoyable two day snow-and-scramble adventure, he and I got set up to climb something near Convict Lake. We had fast and firm snow conditions for the approach, and set up camp in the drainage between
- [Sawtooth Mountaineering Seminar, June 2011](https://sierramtnguides.com/sawtooth-mountaineering-seminar-june-2011/) - Dan G. and I just finished this year's version of our comprehensive "Sawtooth Mountaineering Seminar". Designed to be a thorough introduction to snow and rock mountaineering skills, the SMS is always a great time, in a great place, with the usual cast of great SMG people.This program was conducted as part of our scheduled offerings.
- [Mt. Conness](https://sierramtnguides.com/mt-conness/) - In The Good, the Great, and the Awesome Peter Croft says of Mt. Conness's North Ridge, "This route has the most alpine feel of the Conness routes...." and describes it as "undeniably classic." That's exactly what we got climbing it this last Friday. Due to old man winter and his cronies hanging around longer this year, Conness
- [Mt. Ritter](https://sierramtnguides.com/mt-ritter/) - Mount Ritter is classic. It's the highest peak in the Ritter Range, which includes Banner Peak and the Minarets. R.J. Secor says, "Mount Ritter is perhaps the most prominent peak in the High Sierra, and can even be seen from certain summits in the southern portion of the range." Mt. Ritter on the left, Mt. Banner
- [MT. Whitney Sept 2011](https://sierramtnguides.com/mt-whitney-sept-2011/) - We had a great trip up Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer's Route with JP S. and Collin D., September 2-4, 2011. Weather and conditions were outstanding. Three springs are flowing strong on the trail before the climb to Iceberg Lake. There was no snow at all on the route. We did not see many other
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #13 Jungfrau Joch](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-13-jungfrau-joch/) - After a hearty breakfast we boarded the Jungfrau Joch railway train that tunnels through the Eiger to over 11,000 ft. There is always a strange mix of tourists and climbers on the train and this was no exception. After an hour and forty minutes of climbing up through the mountain we arrived at the Jungfrau
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #3](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-3/) - I woke up to cloudy skis this morning but no rain. It was a busy day of checking out different locations and climbing a couple of Via Ferratas. I also dove into Saint Moritz to purchase REGA Helicopter Rescue insurance for Tony and Mich. Tomorrow I will head back to Zurich to pick up Tony
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #4](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-4/) - I did a quick trip to Zurich this morning to pick up Tony and Mich. We had a pleasant drive back and stopped in Saint Moritz to take some pictures. We met our other guide Bastien around 4pm and did a group discussion about the trip details and gear. We are planning to head to
- [Start of SMG Alps 2011](https://sierramtnguides.com/start-of-smg-alps-2011/) - Hey there everyone,Well, after an interesting fight (Reno - Phoenix - Philadelphia - Zurich) I've (Neil) arrived in Pontresina. US Airways lost one of my bags so that will be a fun follow up. It's the bag with all the gear in to so I've got fingers crossed that they find it soon. This year
- [Start of SMG Alps 2011 Post #2](https://sierramtnguides.com/start-of-smg-alps-2011-post-2/) - The day started off rainy and looked to be very wet. I spent the morning getting organized and putting together information for Tony and Mich. I heard some great news from US Airways. they found my bag and would deliver it tomorrow. Around 11 I decided to go out and see what I could find.
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #5](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-5/) - We set out on our first day and climbed Piz Trovat by way of the same Via Ferrata that I did the other day. We came back down and crossed the glacier to the Boval Hut. We've been dealing with bad weather but are making the best of it. We are off to try Piz
- [Palisade Traverse in the Eastern Sierra](https://sierramtnguides.com/palisade-traverse-in-the-eastern-sierra/) - It's official, the Palisade Traverse is my favorite High Sierra offering! What a grand adventure: Wilderness approach, snow, ice, lightweight camping, amazing rock climbing, difficult summit pinnacles, high altitude, and an accumulation of demands to the body. Like many trips conducted with expertise in the ever-changing mountain environment, this particular traverse can be attacked with
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post # 6 (Morteratsch)](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-6-morteratsch/) - From the Boval hut we got an early start for the climb of Piz Morteratsch. The climb included some hiking, rock climbing with new snow on the rock, and some steep glacier climbing. We were able to scoot past a mountaineering class that was doing the climb with some guides. After the rock section we
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #7 (Piz Roseg)](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-7-piz-roseg/) - After a restful night at the Tchierva hut we got a 3am start in the hopes of getting to the summit of Piz Roseg. The route included a lot of glacier travel, some rock ridge climbing, and then more glaciers to two different summits. The morning was cloudy and there was the threat of afternoon
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #8 (Piz Palu)](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-8-piz-palu/) - After our adventure on Roseg we woke up to 20cm of new snow at the hut. We were planning on climbing the Biancograt but decided to head down the valley back to Pontresina. It was a beautiful hike and the trail put us right in town. We spent some time repacking and then caught the
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #9 ("Rest Day")](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-9-rest-day/) - Our “rest” day found us heading to the via ferrata (iron road) in Pontresina. After some amazing exposure and fun climbing we took a rest break on the bench at the half waypoint. More fun led us to the top and the restaurant for some treats. We stuffed ourselves and then rode the lift back
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post#10 (Nadelgrat)](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post10-nadelgrat/) - Yet another 3am start found us winding our way up the moraine in the dark following the reflector trail. We got on the glacier and wound above the huge icefall to the couloir leading to the first col of the day. Another beautiful sunrise greeted us we saw the objectives ahead of us. The couloir
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #11 Martigny](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-11-martigny/) - With yet another grim forecast, tired legs, and only a couple of days left in our trip we decided to get to lower elevation and the possibility of some rock climbing. We drove from Sass Grund to Martigny. Martigny is a French speaking part of Switzerland and riddled with culture and history. From Roman ruins
- [SMG Alps 2011 Post #12 Hintisberg](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-post-12-hintisberg/) - John arrived in Grindelwald planning on climbing the Jungfrau and the Eiger. I met him at his Hotel (Eiger) the night before our trip was to begin. Our first day led us up another narrow Swiss road to Hintersberg. After a 45 minutes approach we arrived at the base of the cliff. The plan was
- [SMG Alps 2011 Jungfrau](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-jungfrau/) - After our recovery day we decided to head back up to the Monchsjoch hut and give the Jungfrau a try. The weather forcast didn’t look great but we thought if it didn’t snow too much we might get enough clear weather to give it a shot. We rode the train back up to the Jungfrau
- [Father and Daughter Climb the East Face of Mount Whitney](https://sierramtnguides.com/father-and-daughter-climb-the-east-face-of-mount-whitney/) - I met John and Kara (17) at the Whitney Portal campground to begin our Father/Daughter climb of the East Face of Mt. Whitney. After a hearty dinner at the Portal Store we turned in for the night, but not before we had a bear traipse right through camp. The next morning found us enjoying a
- [SMG Alps 2011 Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/smg-alps-2011-rock-climbing/) - After our success on the Jungfrau we felt like we had used up our weather karma. With the forecast still indicating storms we decided to switch gears and focus on rock climbing. We got an early start and headed for the local Glacier Wall right in Grindelwald. The forecast called for afternoon thunderstorms so we
- [The North Ridge of Mount Conness](https://sierramtnguides.com/the-north-ridge-of-mount-conness/) - I met Jim at his hotel in Lee Vining at 5am. We wanted to get an early start to make sure we were off the summit before the forecasted thunderstorms hit. We threw his gear in the car and drove up the the Saddlebag trailhead. The first boat taxi wasn't until 7am so we did
- [Middle Palisade Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/middle-palisade-peak/) - Tom and his godson Michael stayed in one of the cabins at the Glacier Lodge the night before we started our climb. I met them at their cabin in the morning and we enjoyed the cowboy coffee and delivered breakfast as we chatted about our upcoming trip. After breakfast we packed up and headed up
- [CRYSTAL CRAG](https://sierramtnguides.com/crystal-crag/) - We had another outstanding adventure up Crystal Crag on Sunday with Dave and Betty from San Diego. I have guided this classic peak many, many times, by several different routes but I often forget just what a good introductory alpine rock climb the South ridge is for the uninitiated yet enthusiastic. Mind you, the South
- [Tulainyo Lake](https://sierramtnguides.com/tulainyo-lake/) - Negotiating the Ebersbacher Ledges in uncharacteristically cloudy conditions The mountains draw all kinds of people on all kinds of missions. Sean started calling and brainstorming with us months and months ago. He has an avid and personal interest in history, especially when it comes to Owens Valley and water. Sean educated us all on his
- [Eastern Sierra Evolution Loop Go Light, Go Fast](https://sierramtnguides.com/eastern-sierra-evolution-loop-go-light-go-fast/) - THE EVOLUTION LOOP Two hours on day two brought the only stint of bad weather. Driving sleet blinded us from the East as we scrambled over high granite slabs, rounding pristine lakes and crossing primitive streams to the top of Muir Pass. I am wearing my only layers and they are covered in a coat
- [Fall in the Eastern Sierra: Crystral Crag, North Peak's N. Couloir, Pine Creek, & SE Face of Emerson](https://sierramtnguides.com/fall-in-the-eastern-sierra-crystral-crag-north-peaks-n-couloir-pine-creek-se-face-of-emerson/) - On the sunlit edge of Crystal Crag's North Arete. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, in the mountains it's all about flexibility. Seems that's the theme of my entries here. "We were greatly rewarded by the flexibility of so and so... blah blah blah." But really, it makes a huge difference! Ask
- [Climbing in the Owens Valley- Rocks!](https://sierramtnguides.com/late-season-climbing-in-the-owens-valley-rocks/) - In late fall, I hear alpinist and skier types complain when the first snows of the season start to stick to the mountainsides. Hopes for one more high altitude rock climb before the end of season are dashed, and impatience for the backcountry skiing sets in during this hiatus from the high country. These addictions
- [Glen Plake & Howie Schwartz Ski Black Divide](https://sierramtnguides.com/glen-plake-howie-schwartz-ski-black-divide/) - Journey to the Black Divide- Part One UIAGM Ski and Mountain Guide, Howie Schwartz and professional skiing ambassador, Glen Plake get together for some adventure skiing in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, California, in search of "probable" first descents.Part 1 features a discussion on tips for setting up a successful multiday ski mountaineering tour
- [Mt. Whitney Winter](https://sierramtnguides.com/mt-whitney-winter/) - Indulge me a bit here, if you will. Usually I try and post SMG trip reports here from the guests' perspective. What made this trip special for him or her? What did he or she bring to the trip that made it so enjoyable? How did he or she rise to the challenges our beautiful
- [Sierra Lemonade](https://sierramtnguides.com/sierra-lemonade/) - Mt. Whitney in early January 2012. photo: Alex Few Well I always thought lemonade was a summer brew, but as it turns out California lemons tend to ripen in the late fall or early winter. I learned this thanks to a stubborn airmass called the Hudson Bay Low. This atmospheric feature decided to park itself
- [Mt. Whintey Winter](https://sierramtnguides.com/mt-whintey-winter/) - There are a multitude of reasons for wanting to climb a mountain, particularly in winter, when the forecast is for high winds and brutal cold."Because it's there"might suffice as an answer if you were George Mallory and equipped with the nearly extinct elan that possessed his generation of climbers. Meeting the group that morning, appropriately
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## Qode Tour

- [AIARE 2 Avalanche Course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/aiare-2-avalanche-courses/) - The newly redesigned AIARE 2 course is a great continued education for advanced backcountry travelers and team leaders.
- [Arc’teryx - AIARE 1 Avalanche Course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/arcteryx-aiare-1-avalanche-course/) - The AIARE 1 is a decision making course for backcountry travelers wanting to learn to manage their personal and group risk and conduct the most effective companion rescue possible in the event of an accident.
- [AIARE I Avalanche Course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/aiare-i-avalanche-course/) - The AIARE 1 is a decision making course for backcountry travelers wanting to learn to manage their personal and group risk and conduct the most effective companion rescue possible in the event of an accident.
- [High Sierra Peak Descents - South](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/high-sierra-peak-descents-south/) - On our Peak Descents - South program, your guide will choose 2 amazing Eastern Sierra peaks in the greater Bishop area for quality of skiing, mountain hazard considerations, overall mountain aesthetics, peak "summit skiability," and group profile.
- [High Sierra Peak Descents - North](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/high-sierra-peak-descents-north/) - The Eastern Sierra is well-known for its easy access to hundreds of ski summits.
- [Winter Mountaineering Skills Seminar](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/winter-mountaineering-skills-seminar/) - This five-day intensive skills seminar is based in the Eastern Sierra.
- [Ice Axe and Crampon Seminar](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/ice-axe-and-crampon-seminar/) - There is no better way to be introduced to the skills required to climb snow safely and efficiently.
- [Mount Whitney - Winter!](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-whitney-winter/) - Climbing Mount Whitney in winter is a big undertaking.
- [Backcountry Mentorship Program](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/womens-backcountry-mentorship-program/)
- [Ritter Range High Tour](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/ritter-range-high-tour/) - The Ritter Range is one of the most rugged and beautiful sections of the High Sierra crest.
- [Mammoth to June Traverse](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mammoth-to-june-traverse/) - We offer the classic resort interconnect tour between Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, with special focus on making quality downhill runs along the way.
- [June Mountain Backcountry Skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/june-mountain-backcountry-skiing/) - Best bang for your ski buck in the Sierra!
- [Backcountry Skiing 101](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/backcountry-skiing-101/) - This course will have you quickly making the transition from ski resort addict to backcountry junkie.
- [AIARE Avalanche Refresher Tour](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/aiare-avalanche-awareness-tour/) - This avalanche refresher ski tour is for those who have completed an AIARE Level 1 or Level 2 Course.
- [AIARE Companion Rescue](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/aiare-companion-rescue/) - This one day avalanche rescue course is designed for AIARE 1 alumni and is a great way to kick the snow season into gear.
- [Advanced Ice Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/advanced-ice-climbing/) - BOOK NOW More Info A two-day advanced course geared towards those with previous ice climbing experience who are ready to take the next “mono point” step. This third level course picks up where our Intermediate Ice Climbing course left off and covers advanced waterfall ice climbing skills and techniques along with an introduction to multi-pitch
- [Intermediate Ice Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/ice-climbing-201/) - A two-day intermediate course geared towards those with previous ice climbing experience who are ready to further progress their skills and technique on steeper ice.
- [Intro to Ice Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/ice-climbing-101/) - Our two-day introductory ice course is perfect for the first time ice climber and/or mountaineer looking to expand their skills.
- [Intro to Lead Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/intro-to-lead-climbing/) - This 2 day course will give you the skills to sport and traditional lead climb in single pitch terrain.
- [Intermediate Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/rock-climbing-201/) - Our advanced rock climbing course will give you the skills you will need to take the next step.
- [Intro to Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/rock-climbing-101/) - 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.
- [Onion Valley to Mt. Whitney and Beyond!](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/onion-valley-to-mt-whitney-and-beyond/) - Onion Valley to Mount Whitney traverses one of the highest and wildest sections of California's High Sierra.
- [Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mammoth-lakes-to-yosemite-valley/) - Traverse the Sierra on a mind blowing adventure of either 6 days of backpacking, or an ultra-lightweight 4-day fastpacking style!
- [Custom Private Trail](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/custom-private-trail/) - Custom guided backpacking and fastpacking is all about going where you want, when you want, and with who you want.
- [Backpacking Rae Lakes Loop](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/backpacking-rae-lakes-loop/) - BOOK NOW More Info The Rae Lakes Loop is an incredible 50+ mile journey that climbs over 12,000 vertical feet in 6 days, offering endless granite vistas, ample swimming holes, and plenty of solitude away from the popular John Muir Trail. Not to be confused with the 40 mile loop accessed from Roads End on
- [Snow Camping and Winter Skills Course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/snow-camping-and-winter-skills-course/) - Raise your mountain awareness, snow travel, and winter survival skills in the high mountain environment.
- [Sawtooths Ski Traverse](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/sawtooths-ski-traverse/) - The Sawtooth Range lies on the northern border of Yosemite and contains one of the most rugged and beautiful ridges on the Sierra Crest. This is a classic tour that we offer with a new variation we discovered that provides more exciting skiing.
- [Mammoth Area Intro Half-day Backcountry Skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mammoth-area-intro-half-day-backcountry-skiing/) - For folks on a Mammoth Mountain holiday, at only $165 per person this introductory program is a convenient and low-cost way to experience the backcountry for the first time with a guide.
- [Custom Private Ski](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/custom-private-ski/) - Custom guided skiing is all about going where you want, when you want, and with who you want.
- [Backcountry Skiing 201](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/backcountry-skiing-201/) - This is a great course for experienced backcountry enthusiasts who want to learn techniques to go farther, faster, longer, bigger, and steeper, yet still have the energy to enjoy the goods.
- [Custom Private Ice](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/custom-private-ice/) - Custom guided ice climbing is all about going where you want, when you want, and with who you want.
- [Private Climbing with Peter Croft](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/private-climbing-with-peter-croft/) - Climb with Peter on your schedule in the Eastern and High Sierra!
- [Crack Climbing with Peter Croft](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/crack-climbing-with-peter-croft/) - Peter Croft will teach you technique to float up cracks of various shapes and sizes with maximum efficiency and enjoyment.
- [Breakthrough! with Peter Croft](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/breakthrough-with-peter-croft/) - Let Peter Croft coach you to a breakthrough in your outdoor climbing ability.
- [Red Rock Canyon](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/red-rock-canyon/) - One of the greatest multi-pitch trad climbing meccas in the world.
- [Lover's Leap Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/lovers-leap-rock-climbing/) - The Leap is an incredible and accessible venue for rock climbing.
- [Mammoth Area Intro Half-day Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mammoth-area-intro-half-day-rock-climbing/) - Rock climbing is not a sport reserved for extreme athletes.
- [Eastern Sierra Senders](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/eastern-sierra-senders/) - A 5-day summer rock climbing program for kids ages 9-12.
- [Rescue Skills for Climbers](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/rescue-skills-for-climbers/) - Our self-rescue course will teach you techniques to deal quickly and safely with many situations.
- [Eastern Sierra Scramblers](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/eastern-sierra-scramblers/) - A 5-day summer rock climbing program for kids ages 5-12.
- [Custom Private Rock](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/custom-private-rock/) - Custom guided rock climbing is all about going where you want, when you want, and with who you want.
- [Custom Private Alpine](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/custom-private-alpine/) - Custom guided alpine climbing is all about going where you want, when you want, and with who you want.
- [Temple Crag - Celestial Arêtes](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/temple-crag-celestial-aretes/) - When describing Temple Crag the late pioneer Norman Clyde wrote,” It is doubtful that there is a more beautiful and striking ‘crag-mountain’ in the Sierra.
- [Mount Whitney - Mountaineer's Route](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-whitney-mountaineers-route/) - Climb the highest mountain in the lower 48 states.
- [Mt. Whitney & Mt. Russell](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mt-whitney-mt-russell/) - Mt. Russell is right next door to Mt. Whitney and an amazing way to summit both incredible peaks.
- [Mount Russell](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-russell/) - As Mt. Whitney’s neighbor Mt. Russell often gets overlooked, but this granite giant has dozens of world-class routes to choose from.
- [Mount Whitney - East Face & East Buttress](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-whitney-east-face-east-buttress/) - Climb Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the 48 states, by a classic technical rock climb from the East.
- [Mount Emerson - Southeast Face](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-emerson-southeast-face/) - This is one of the rare, accessible alpine day climbs of the Eastern Sierra.
- [Mount Conness](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-conness/) - Mt. Conness is the jewel of Eastern Yosemite National Park, which has a very different alpine nature than the domelands of adjacent Tuolumne Meadows.
- [Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/intro-to-alpine-rock-climbing/) - BOOK NOW More Info The goal of the Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing Course is to offer a thorough introduction to various climbing disciplines that can be safely utilized in an adventuresome alpine setting. Your course will begin at Crystal Crag in the Mammoth Lakes Basin where you will learn rappelling and belay techniques, in
- [Crystal Crag](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/crystal-crag/) - For a great day out, or some awesome Alpine training, Crystal Crag has something to offer everyone.
- [Bear Creek Spire](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/bear-creek-spire/) - Bear Creek Spire is one of the best summits in the Sierra.
- [Mount Rainier via the Kautz Glacier Route](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-rainier-via-the-kautz-glacier-route/) - Mount Rainier via the Kautz Glacier Route (14,410 feet) - A climb of Mount Rainier is a challenging undertaking no matter what route is taken, but a climb of the Kautz Glacier Route is an experience that most will remember for a lifetime!
- [Charlotte Dome](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/charlotte-dome/) - Charlotte Dome remains pristine and wild, despite being listed for decades as one of Steck and Roper's “50 Classic Climbs of North America.”
- [Incredible Hulk](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/incredible-hulk/) - The Incredible Hulk is striking and begs to be climbed.
- [3rd Pillar of Dana](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/3rd-pillar-of-dana/) - The 3rd Pillar is pitch after pitch of classic Yosemite climbing on stellar granite with awesome views of Mono Lake.
- [Italian Dolomites - Via Ferrata Hut to Hut](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/italian-dolomites-via-ferrata-hut-to-hut/) - A Via Feratta adventure unlike any other!
- [Italian Dolomites - Rock Climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/italian-dolomites-rock-climbing/) - The Italian Dolomites have left an historic legacy on the climbing world as one of the early standard-setting alpine rock climbing venues.
- [Cardinal Pinnacle](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/cardinal-pinnacle/) - Perched high above the small town of Aspendell, Cardinal Pinnacle stands out like a granite lighthouse.
- [Sabre Ridge Climbing Camp - Sequoia National Park](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/sabre-ridge-climbing-camp-sequoia-national-park/) - A 6-day packer and cook supported pilgrimage to the heart of the Southern Sierra, Sequoia National Park, and some of the best alpine rock climbing in the entire range.
- [Clyde Minaret](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/clyde-minaret/) - The king of the Minarets. Simply one of the best climbs of its grade in the Sierra.
- [Palisades 14'ers - 5 Days](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/palisades-14ers-5-days/) - Climb the Palisades from Palisade Basin on the Southwest side in a 5-day itinerary!
- [Porters, Pack Support & Camp Assistants](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/porters-pack-support-camp-assistants/) - If you want to enjoy the wild mountains in comfort and style, consider adding some support to your trip.
- [Palisades Traverse - Thunderbolt to Sill](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/palisades-traverse-thunderbolt-to-sill/) - Climb the Palisades Ridge from Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill, tagging five iconic 14,000+ foot Sierra peaks, with a high bivouac on the ridge.
- [Palisade Glacier High Camp - 5 Days](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/palisade-glacier-high-camp-5-days/) - Climb the Palisades from a basecamp near the Palisade Glacier in a 5-day format!
- [North Peak - Mount Conness Traverse](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/north-peak-mount-conness-traverse/) - A classic linkup on the Yosemite frontier.
- [Mount Humphreys](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-humphreys/) - Mt. Humphreys towers over the Bishop Basin 10,000 feet higher than the valley floor.
- [Sawtooths Mountaineering Skills Seminar](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/sawtooths-mountaineering-skills-seminar/) - This five-day seminar is based in the spectacular Sawtooth Range where we will learn the skills to climb the big peaks in all conditions.
- [Lone Pine Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/lone-pine-peak/) - The North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak is a remarkable granite ridge climb.
- [AMGA SPI Exam](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/amga-spi-exam/) - The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program.
- [AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course/) - The 3 Day Single Pitch instructor course is for those who will be working in single pitch environments such as summer camps and gyms.
- [Matterhorn](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/matterhorn/) - SMG guides have been offering guided climbs of the Matterhorn since 2002!
- [Chamonix Classics](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/chamonix-classics/) - Chamonix Classics is designed for skilled and experienced alpinists who want to climb alpine snow, rock, ice and mixed terrain on some of the most classic and famous routes in the world.
- [Alps Trilogy](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/alps-trilogy/) - This is the Grand Tour of the High Alps.
- [Merriam Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/merriam-peak/) - We offer a 3-day standard and 4-day porter supported itineraries.
- [Rock Creek to Mammoth Ski Mountaineering](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/rock-creek-to-mammoth-ski-mountaineering/) - Rock Creek to Mammoth traverses over 30 miles of rugged and wild high country while tagging some of the baddest and most coveted ski lines in the Range of Light in an adventurous 8-day itinerary.
- [The Evolution Loop](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/the-evolution-loop/) - The most scenic and classic backpacking loop in the High Sierra, the Evolution Loop is one breathtaking vista after another.
- [High Sierra Hut to Hut!](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/high-sierra-hut-to-hut/) - The High Sierra Hut to Hut is a brilliant link up of two trans-Sierra hikes by way of one of the most scenic and remote sections of the John Muir Trail.
- [Fastpacking 101](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/fastpacking-101/) - This 2.5 day introductory course teaches the basics of "fastpacking," a sport that uses ultralight backpacking technique to cover an amazing amount of ground in a relatively short time period.
- [Palisades Crest Tour](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/palisades-crest-tour/) - The Palisades Crest is a 6-day ski mountaineering tour-de-force with ever-changing views, spectacular positions, and epic ski descents every day!
- [Splitboarding 101](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/splitboarding-101/) - Splitboarding is the best way to access the backcountry on a snowboard.
- [Ortler Ski Circuit - Italian Alps](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/ortler-ski-circuit-italian-alps/) - This Gem of the Italian Alps is all about the skiing!
- [Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/chamonix-zermatt-haute-route/) - The Classic Tour of the High Alps between the two historic hometowns of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
- [Bishop Skyline Traverse](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/bishop-skyline-traverse/) - The Bishop skyline is the iconic ridgeline North of the Palisades that rises dramatically almost 10,000 feet above the Owens Valley desert and contains the highest extent and concentration of big and high-quality steep couloirs in the range.
- [Alaska Ski Mountaineering Week in Valdez](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/alaska-ski-mountaineering-week-in-valdez/) - Ah-laska! Spring in the Chugach is incredible with powder in the shade and corn in the sun.
- [North Peak - North Couloirs](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/north-peak-north-couloirs/) - North Peak hosts some of the most reliable and accessible alpine ice in the range.
- [Mixing It Up!](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mixing-it-up/) - Modern mixed climbing is the most fun variation of ice climbing ever invented.
- [Mount Dana - Dana Couloir](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/mount-dana-dana-couloir/) - The Dana Couloir is an excellent introduction to Sierra alpine ice climbing.
- [Private Avalanche Awareness Programs](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/private-avalanche-awareness-programs/) - All of our avalanche awareness courses and programs are offered on a privately scheduled basis and can be customized to the needs of the group.
- [Tour Du Mont Blanc - Mountain Running](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/tour-du-mont-blanc-mountain-running/) - This 6-day mountain run circumnavigates the highest peak in the European Alps over 100 miles and 30,000 feet of elevation gain.

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- [Eastern Sierra Backcountry Snow Report](https://sierramtnguides.com/category/conditions-reports/backcountry-snow-report/) - SMG’s Eastside Snow Report is for the snow conditions in the Eastern Sierra of California. We report on conditions as we see them, or from reports we get from our friends. This snow report is for snow quality and coverage conditions, not for anything related to stability of the snowpack on backcountry slopes. For the backcountry avalanche advisory please visit the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center website. Be aware that snow conditions can change rapidly. You need to be aware and knowledgeable of factors leading to unstable or otherwise hazardous snow conditions, and perceptive enough to know when it is time to shift gears and choose alternate terrain options in poor or deteriorating conditions. We highly recommend taking an avalanche course that focuses on backcountry decision making before entering into avalanche terrain. Contact us with your snow observations, have fun and be safe out there!
- [Eastern Sierra Ice Report](https://sierramtnguides.com/category/conditions-reports/ice-report/) - This report of ice conditions is for ice climbs in the Eastern Sierra. We will report on conditions as we see them, or as we get reports from our friends and local climbers. Be aware that ice conditions can change rapidly with changing weather conditions. Be aware and knowledgeable of factors leading to unstable snow and ice, and perceptive enough to figure out when to back off in poor or deteriorating conditions. Visit the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center website for the latest backcountry avalanche advisory. Be safe and enjoy the climbing!!
- [High Sierra Alpine Report](https://sierramtnguides.com/category/conditions-reports/couloir-report/) - The High Sierra Alpine Report is a report for Sierra hikers and mountain climbers looking for information to help plan adventures. Mountain conditions change rapidly. If you cannot understand why the conditions you found are different from what we reported, then next time consider hiring a guide! We start reporting in late spring and end by fall when the snows start to accumulate. At that point, you can check out our Eastern Sierra Backcountry Snow Report.
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- [Ice Climbing Skills Courses](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=ice-climbing-skills-courses-subcategory)
- [Eastern Sierra Winter](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=eastern-sierra-winter-subcategory)
- [High Sierra Alpine](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=ice-high-sierra-alpine-subcategory)
- [Climbing with Peter Croft!](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=climbing-with-peter-croft-subcategory)
- [Rock Climbing Destinations](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=rock-climbing-destinations-subcategory)
- [Alps](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=rock-alps-subcategory)
- [High Sierra Alpine](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=rock-high-sierra-alpine-subcategory)
- [Lover's Leap](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=lovers-leap-subcategory)
- [Red Rock, Nevada](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=red-rock-nevada-subcategory)
- [Rock Climbing Skills Courses](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=rock-climbing-skills-courses-subcategory)
- [SMG Kids!](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=smg-kids-subcategory)
- [Avalanche Courses](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=avalanche-courses-subcategory)
- [Backcountry Ski Destinations](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=backcountry-ski-destinations-subcategory)
- [Backcountry Skills Courses](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=backcountry-skills-courses-subcategory)
- [Alaska](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=ski-alaska-subcategory)
- [Alps](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=ski-alps-subcategory)
- [High Sierra](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=ski-high-sierra-subcategory)
- [Bishop Area to Lone Pine Area](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=bishop-area-to-lone-pine-area-subcategory)
- [June Mountain Area](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=june-mountain-area-subcategory)
- [Mammoth Lakes Area](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=mammoth-lakes-area-subcategory)
- [Sierra Crest Tours](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=sierra-crest-tours-subcategory)
- [Yosemite & the Sawtooth Range](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=yosemite-the-sawtooth-range-subcategory)
- [Backpacking](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=backpacking-subcategory)
- [Fastpacking / Lightweight Backpacking](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=fastpacking-lightweight-backpacking-subcategory)
- [Fastpacking / Lightweight Backpacking Courses](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=fastpacking-lightweight-backpacking-courses-subcategory)
- [Mountain Running](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=mountain-running-subcategory-subcategory)
- [Trail Destinations](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=trail-destinations-subcategory)
- [Alps](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=trail-alps-subcategory)
- [High Sierra](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=trail-high-sierra-subcategory)
- [Yosemite National Park](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=yosemite-national-park-subcategory)
- [Eastern Sierra & Owens Valley](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-item/?type[]=eastern-sierra-owens-valley-subcategory)

## Tours Attributes

- [alpine climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alpine-climbing/)
- [mountaineering](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mountaineering/)
- [rock climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/rock-climbing/)
- [backpacking](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/backpacking/)
- [fastpacking](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/fastpacking/)
- [hiking](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/hiking/)
- [mountain running](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mountain-running/)
- [3rd pillar](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/3rd-pillar/)
- [Bishop](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/bishop/)
- [courses instruction](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/courses-instruction/)
- [Incredible Hulk](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/incredible-hult/)
- [Owens River Gorge](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/owens-river-gorge/)
- [Peter Croft](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/peter-croft/)
- [private custom](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/private-custom/)
- [Sierra Nevada](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sierra-nevada/)
- [Backcountry Skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/backcountry-skiing/)
- [Bloody Mountain](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/bloody-mountain/)
- [Convict Creek](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/convict-creek/)
- [Mammoth Lakes](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mammoth-lakes/)
- [McGee Creek](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mcgee-creek/)
- [Mount Gabb](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mount-gabb/)
- [Mount Mills](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mount-mills/)
- [Red and White Mountain](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/red-and-white-mountain/)
- [Red Slate Mountain](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/red-slate-mountain/)
- [Rock Creek to Mammoth](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/rock-creek-to-mammoth/)
- [ski mountaineering](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ski-mountaineering/)
- [ski touring](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ski-touring/)
- [ice climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ice-climbing/)
- [lee vining](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/lee-vining/)
- [Eastern Sierra Winter](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/eastern-sierra-winter/)
- [mixed climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mixed-climbing/)
- [backcountry](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/backcountry/)
- [introductory](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/introductory/)
- [June Lake](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/june-lake/)
- [June Mountain](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/june-mountain/)
- [Mammoth Mountain](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mammoth-mountain/)
- [ski guiding](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ski-guiding/)
- [snowboard](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/snowboard/)
- [splitboard](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/splitboard/)
- [Crest tour](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/crest-tour/)
- [Mammoth to June](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mammoth-to-june/)
- [Ritter Range](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ritter-range/)
- [Yosemite ski](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/yosemite-ski/)
- [AIARE](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/aiare/)
- [AIARE 1](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/aiare-1/)
- [avalanche awareness](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/avalanche-awareness/)
- [avalanche course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/avalanche-course/)
- [courses](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/courses/)
- [custom](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/custom/)
- [level 1](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/level-1/)
- [level 1 refresher](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/level-1-refresher/)
- [level 2](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/level-2/)
- [private](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/private/)
- [high tour](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/high-tour/)
- [palisades](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/palisades/)
- [skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/skiing/)
- [alpine](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alpine/)
- [Alps](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alps/)
- [Italy](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/italy/)
- [Ortler](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ortler/)
- [ski](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ski/)
- [multiday](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/multiday/)
- [ski tour](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ski-tour/)
- [traverse](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/traverse/)
- [3D chute](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/3d-chute/)
- [backcountry ski](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/backcountry-ski/)
- [backcountry snowboard](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/backcountry-snowboard/)
- [Carson Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/carson-peak/)
- [Devil's Slide](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/devils-slide/)
- [Double Eagle Resort](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/double-eagle-resort/)
- [Dream Bowl](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/dream-bowl/)
- [Four Seasons](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/four-seasons/)
- [Glass Creek](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/glass-creek/)
- [Hemlock Ridge](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/hemlock-ridge/)
- [negatives](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/negatives/)
- [San Joaquin Ridge](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/san-joaquin-ridge/)
- [Yost Meadow](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/yost-meadow/)
- [Eastern Sierra skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/eastern-sierra-skiing/)
- [peak descents](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/peak-descents/)
- [Alaska skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alaska-skiing/)
- [Alps skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alps-skiing/)
- [custom private ski](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/custom-private-ski/)
- [destinations](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/destinations/)
- [international](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/international/)
- [Sierra skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sierra-skiing/)
- [Chamonix](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/chamonix/)
- [Haute Route](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/haute-route/)
- [Zermatt](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/zermatt/)
- [Bishop Skyline](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/bishop-skyline/)
- [High Sierra skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/high-sierra-skiing/)
- [white line](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/white-line/)
- [intermediate level](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/intermediate-level/)
- [backcountry 101](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/backcountry-101/)
- [instruction](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/instruction/)
- [Alaska](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alaska/)
- [heli assisted](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/heli-assisted/)
- [heli skiing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/heli-skiing/)
- [Thompson Pass](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/thompson-pass/)
- [Valdez](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/valdez/)
- [Evolution Loop](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/evolution-loop/)
- [lightweight](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/lightweight/)
- [trail running](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/trail-running/)
- [ultralight](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ultralight/)
- [light and fast](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/light-and-fast/)
- [onion valley to mt. whitney](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/onion-valley-to-mt-whitney/)
- [John Muir Trail](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/john-muir-trail/)
- [Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mammoth-lakes-to-yosemite/)
- [Tuolumne](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/tuolumne/)
- [yosemite national park](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/yosemite-national-park/)
- [Hut to Hut](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/hut-to-hut/)
- [John Muir Wilderness](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/john-muir-wilderness/)
- [Mammoth to Yosemite](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mammoth-to-yosemite/)
- [Horsetail Falls](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/horsetail-falls/)
- [ice climbing course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ice-climbing-course/)
- [lee vining canyon](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/lee-vining-canyon/)
- [winter](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/winter/)
- [Alps running](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alps-running/)
- [Mont Blanc run](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mont-blanc-run/)
- [Ultra Trail Mont Blanc](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ultra-trail-mont-blanc/)
- [camping](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/camping/)
- [Sierra Mountain Guides](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sierra-mountain-guides/)
- [climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/climbing/)
- [Mount Conness](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mount-conness/)
- [Mt Conness](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-conness/)
- [North Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/north-peak/)
- [rock](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/rock/)
- [Yosemite](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/yosemite/)
- [ice 101](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ice-101/)
- [introductory ice climbing course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/introductory-ice-climbing-course/)
- [crampon](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/crampon/)
- [ice axe](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/ice-axe/)
- [self arrest](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/self-arrest/)
- [self belay](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/self-belay/)
- [snow](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/snow/)
- [snow skills](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/snow-skills/)
- [Celestial Aretes](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/celestial-aretes/)
- [Temple Crag](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/temple-crag/)
- [Sawtooths](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sawtooths/)
- [climbing camp](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/climbing-camp/)
- [Eastern Sierra climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/eastern-sierra-climbing/)
- [Sabre Ridge](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sabre-ridge/)
- [Sequoia National Park](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sequoia-national-park/)
- [California](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/california/)
- [climbing skills](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/climbing-skills/)
- [rock 201](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/rock-201/)
- [rescue skills](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/rescue-skills/)
- [self rescue](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/self-rescue/)
- [Las Vegas](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/las-vegas/)
- [Nevada](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/nevada/)
- [red rock](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/red-rock/)
- [sport](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sport/)
- [chef](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/chef/)
- [cook](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/cook/)
- [High Sierra](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/high-sierra/)
- [horses](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/horses/)
- [mules](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mules/)
- [pack outfit](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/pack-outfit/)
- [pack support](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/pack-support/)
- [packers](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/packers/)
- [porters](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/porters/)
- [sherpas](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sherpas/)
- [supported](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/supported/)
- [wilderness trip](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/wilderness-trip/)
- [14ers](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/14ers/)
- [California fourteeners](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/california-fourteeners/)
- [Mt. Sill](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-sill/)
- [Mt. Winchell](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-winchell/)
- [North Palisade](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/north-palisade/)
- [Palisades Glacier Camp](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/palisades-glacier-camp/)
- [Polemonium Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/polemonium-peak/)
- [sierra alpine](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sierra-alpine/)
- [Starlight Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/starlight-peak/)
- [Thunderbolt Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/thunderbolt-peak/)
- [Mt. Russell](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-russell/)
- [Mt. Whitney](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-whitney/)
- [climb](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/climb/)
- [East Buttress](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/east-buttress/)
- [East Face](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/east-face/)
- [Mountaineers Route](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mountaineers-route/)
- [Fishhook Arete](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/fishhook-arete/)
- [Mount Humphreys](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mount-humphreys/)
- [Mt. Emerson](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-emerson/)
- [Mt. Humphreys](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-humphreys/)
- [Mt. Tom](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mt-tom/)
- [Mount Emerson](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/mount-emerson/)
- [alpine rock climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alpine-rock-climbing/)
- [classic Sierra rock](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/classic-sierra-rock/)
- [Merriam Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/merriam-peak/)
- [Pine Creek](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/pine-creek/)
- [climbing Swiss Alps](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/climbing-swiss-alps/)
- [Matterhorn](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/matterhorn/)
- [Switzerland](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/switzerland/)
- [Zermatt Valley](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/zermatt-valley/)
- [Lovers Leap](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/lovers-leap/)
- [Sierra](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sierra/)
- [Tahoe](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/tahoe/)
- [Lone Pine](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/lone-pine/)
- [Lone Pine Peak](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/lone-pine-peak/)
- [north ridge](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/north-ridge/)
- [Dolomites climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/dolomites-climbing/)
- [Via Ferrata](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/via-ferrata/)
- [Dolomites](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/dolomites/)
- [Positive Vibrations](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/positive-vibrations/)
- [Red Dihedral](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/red-dihedral/)
- [kids](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/kids/)
- [kids climbing programs](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/kids-climbing-programs/)
- [3rd Pillar Dana](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/3rd-pillar-dana/)
- [trad climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/trad-climbing/)
- [Crystal Crag](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/crystal-crag/)
- [Clyde Minaret](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/clyde-minaret/)
- [Charlotte Dome](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/charlotte-dome/)
- [Chamonix climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/chamonix-climbing/)
- [Cardinal Pinnacle](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/cardinal-pinnacle/)
- [Breakthrough](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/breakthrough/)
- [sport climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/sport-climbing/)
- [Bear Creek Spire](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/bear-creek-spire/)
- [Rock Creek](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/rock-creek/)
- [AMGA](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/amga/)
- [exam](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/exam/)
- [guide course](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/guide-course/)
- [American Mountain Guides Association](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/american-mountain-guides-association/)
- [professional development](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/professional-development/)
- [single pitch instructor](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/single-pitch-instructor/)
- [SPI](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/spi/)
- [Alps climbing](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alps-climbing/)
- [Alps trilogy](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/alps-trilogy/)
- [Berner Oberland](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/berner-oberland/)
- [Bernese Oberland](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/bernese-oberland/)
- [Eiger](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/eiger/)
- [France](https://sierramtnguides.com/tour-attribute/france/)
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