via Mountaineer's Route
An excellent mountaineering course
for learning the techniques need to Climb Mt. Whitney (14,505 ft.) via
the mountaineer's route (class 3-4). A guided climb of the highest peak
in the lower 48 states. We climb via the mountaineer's route a classic
2-3 class designed for first time climbers or experienced hikers. Spectacular
views and an exceptional route await the participants on this climb.
Space limited to 8 clients and 2 guides. Permits and permit fees are
included. Book early for this one this climb since Mt. Whitney is very limited from July 4th - September 5th - Reserve your space early!
Mt. Whitney Winter Ascents for 2012 Click Here! |
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Mt. Whitney, 14,505 ft., California |
High up on Mt. Whitney's Mountaineer's Route |
Mt. Whitney Summer Ascents for 2012
$725.00 / 3 days
June 22-24, 2012
July 1-3, 2012
July 7-9, 2012
July, 13-15, 2012
August 17-19, 2012
August 24-26, 2012
September 1-3, 2012
September 13-15, 2012
September 28-30, 2012
Call 888.797.6867 for Reservations OR Book Online |
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Special Fund Raising Climb for Kids!
June 22-24 2012 --- Contact us at
www.climbingforkids.org or call SWS at 888.797.6867
Dates 2011: Late Season
NEW! September 22-24, 2011 Confirmed - 4 Space available
NEW! October 2-4, 2011 - OPEN
Dates 2012:
OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
June 22-24 -OPEN
July 1-3 - OPEN
July 7-9 -OPEN
July 13-15- OPEN
August 17-19 -OPEN
August 24-26- OPEN
September 1-3-OPEN
September 13-15-OPEN
September 28-30-OPEN
Additional Dates: Available by with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement.
CALL US AT 888.797.6867
Experience Level: Beginners to Intermediate hiker, climbers, Mountaineers. No Previous mountaineering experience needed. Hiking and Backpacking
experience is helpful.
Group Size: Limited to 6-8 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3/4
Cost: $725.00
Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route
Mt. Whitney Equipment List
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Basic
Alpine Mountaineering Course
Tioga Pass & Mt. Dana
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Dates 2011:
OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
September: 3-5: Confirmed
Departure 5 Spots
September: 9-11:Confirmed
Departure - FULL
September: 23-25: Confirmed
Departure 3 Spots available
October: 1-3: Confirmed Departure
2 spots available
October: 7-9: Confirmed Departure 3 Spots available
Duration: 3 days
Departure: Tioga Pass, California
Best Airport: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Location: Sierra Nevada, Tioga Pass, Ellery Bowl
& Mt. Dana.
Experience Level: Previous hiking and backpacking experience needed. Basic mountaineering
experience recommend but not required.
Cost: $550.00 SPECIAL: $350.00 SAVE!! $200.00
Group Size: Limited to 6 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3
Additional Dates: Available with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement, custom rates apply.
Basic Alpine Course Outline
Basic Alpine Equipment List |
Learn the basics of mountain climbing
in the stunning alpine environment of the Eastern Sierra. This three-day
course is a “skills based” training which begins with the
basics of snow travel and culminates with an ascent of the Dana Coulior and the summit of Mt. Dana.
Learn how to use a variety of tools and techniques for climbing rock
and snow as well combining these skills for mixed alpine routes. A great
introduction to summer alpine mountaineering. Come join us for some funlearn new skills and have a great adventure in the Eastern Sierra Nevada.
This course consists of three consecutive day
trips, no need to carry heavy packs. Forest Service campgrounds are located only minutes away from
our daily meeting locations. Motels and Lodges are also available as well, full information on campsites and motels will be send upon request.
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Summit of Mt. Dana, Eastern Sierra Nevada, California |
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Advanced
Alpine Mountaineering Course
Tioga Pass & North Peak Couloirs |
Dates 2011:
OPEN: all 4 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
August: 26-28-OPEN
September: 16-18-OPEN
October: 7-9-OPEN
Duration: 3 days
Departure: Tioga Pass,
California
Best Airport: Mammoth Lakes, Ca.
Location: Sierra Nevada, Tioga Pass, Ellery Bowl & North Peak
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced
previous basic mountaineering experience needed. Or our basic mountaineering
course
Cost: $625.00 SPECIAL $500.00 SAVE!! $125.00
Group Size: Limited to 4 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:2
Additional Dates: Available with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement, custom rates apply.
CALL US AT 888.797.6867
Advanced Alpine Course Outline
Advanced Alpine Equipment List |
This is a continuation of our Basic Alpine Mountaineering
featuring a quick review of basic mountaineering techniques before moving
on to advanced instruction on protection placement, route finding, alpine
rock climbing, ice/snow climbing, crampon use, snow & ice hardware,
and multi-pitch climbing. We will then attempt the North Peak Couloirs
which ascends alpine ice up to 65 degrees or a Crystal Crag Rock Route for the culmination of this course. For the persons with previous
climbing experience (rock or snow) or who has taken a Basic Alpine
Course or Mountaineering Camp. This course consists of three consecutive day
trips, no need to carry heavy packs. Forest Service campgrounds are located only a few miles away from
our daily meeting locations. Motels and Lodges are also available as well, full information on campsites and motels will be send upon request. Come join us for some summer climbing fun in the Sierra!
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North Peak Couloir |
Crystal Crag, Mammoth Lakes, CA |
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Alpine Mountaineering Camp
Palisades, Sierra Nevada
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Dates 2011:
OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
August: 8-12 Confirmed FULL
September: 1-5 -OPEN
(Labor
Day)
October: 5-9-OPEN
Duration: 5 Full days
Departure: Glacier Lodge,
California
Best Airport: Las Vegas, NV, Reno, NV, or Mammoth Lakes, Ca.
Experience Level: Previous Backpacking and Hiking experience
required, No previous mountaineering experience is required
Group Size: Limited to 6 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3
Cost: $895.00
Additional Dates: Available with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement, custom rates apply. CALL US AT 888.797.6867
Basic Mountaineering Camp Outline
Basic Camp Equipment List
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Approaching the Palisades early morning alpenglow |
Your classroom is one of the most spectacular areas of the Sierra Nevada, with the highest concentration of 14,000 ft. peaks in the Sierra. This is the backdrop for SWS Mountain Guides comprehensive course in the basics of alpine
mountaineering. Learn how to use a variety of tools and techniques for climbing
rock, ice and snow as well combining skills for mixed alpine routes. Topics include: route planning and preparation, navigation
(map/compass, altimeter, GPS), objective hazards,and mountain medicine.
An introduction to the technical equipment used in alpine mountaineering,
(harnesses, ropes and hardware), basic rock climbing techniques, anchor
systems, belaying and rappelling. Instruction in the use of ice ax and
crampons, (German and French crampon technique), self arrest, snow anchors,
roped team travel, and glissading.We will put our skills to the test
by attempting a 13,000 ft or 14,000 ft. peak in the Palisades via a 3rd to 4th class
route.
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Advanced Alpine Mountaineering Camp
Palisades, Sierra Nevada
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Dates 2011:
October: 1-5, 2011 - Confirmed departure 2 Spots available
Dates 2012:
OPEN: all 4 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
July: 11-15 OPEN
August: 15-19-OPEN
September: 1-5-OPEN
September: 26-30- OPEN
Duration: 5 days
Departure: Glacier Lodge,
California
Best Airport: Las Vegas, NV, Reno, NV, or Mammoth Lakes, Ca.
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced previous basic mountaineering experience needed.
Or our basic mountaineering camp
Cost: $995.00
Group Size: Limited to 4 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1;2
Additional Dates: Available with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement, custom rates apply. CALL US AT 888.797.6867
Advanced Mountaineering Camp
Advanced Camp Equipment List
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This is a continuation of our Basic Mountaineering
course featuring a review of basic mountaineering techniques before
moving on to advanced instruction on protection placement, route finding
(using map, compass, altimeter, GPS), alpine rock climbing, ice/snow
climbing, crampon use, snow & ice hardware, protection systems,
and multi-pitch climbing.
You will then test your skills on a 4th/5th class
route on one/or two of the 14,000 ft. peaks of the Palisade group.
Peak climbs include: Mt. Sill (14,153 ft.), North
Palisade (14,242 ft.), Thunderbolt Peak(14,003 ft.), Polemonium Peak
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U-Notch on North Palisade 14,242 |
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Summit of Thunderbolt Peak 14,003 ft. |
Mt. Sill 14,153 ft. |
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