GOLDEN STATE GUIDING PROGRAMS
Guided outdoor ROCK Climbing
Full, half, or multi day long outdoor rock climbing in Southern California facilitated by professional Guides trained by the AMGA. We can tailor a day out with individuals or with you and a group of friends to accommodate your abilities and desires. From single pitch crags to long multi-pitch routes we've got guides for it all! For more information click below.
AIARE Avalanche courses
AIARE Level 1, Level 2 and Companion Rescue courses in the Eastern Sierra. If you are an avid backcountry skier or mountaineer, or simply enjoy getting out every weekend to tour around on some of your favorite local slopes then our AIARE recreational course offerings are for you! Being trained and capable to identify potential avalanche hazards in various types of terrain and possessing the tools to facilitate a rescue in the event of an avalanche are key skills every backcountry traveler should possess. Educate yourself, get the training, and be prepared.
EASTERN SIERRA GUIDED SPLITBOARDING & SKIING
Single or multi day backcountry splitboarding and skiing in the Eastern Sierra. We offer a wide variety of the best splitboard and ski destinations the Eastern Sierra has to offer, in various types of terrain, to accommodate any backcountry splitboarder and skier’s abilities and desires. Our professionally trained splitboard and ski guides have the experience, backcountry knowledge, and avalanche training to safely access the areas you’re looking to earn some turns in and know where to find those deep pow stashes on the descent!
EASTERN SIERRA GUIDED alpine climbing, mountaineering, & rock climbing
Full, half, or multi day long rock and alpine climbing and mountaineering in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, also known as the Range of Light. All of our professional Guides have been trained by the AMGA and have the credibility, experience and knowledge to guide you in this vast alpine arena compiled of 14,000' spires, lichen streaked granite and endless splitters. We also offer a multitude of single pitch venues in the Eastern Sierra if you're simply looking for a fun day out with family or friends. Click below to see all of our Eastern Sierra climbing options.
Eastern Sierra ICE CLimbing
Full or half day ice climbing in the Eastern Sierra facilitated by professional Guides trained by the AMGA. We can tailor a day out on the ice with individuals or a group of friends and accommodate everyone’s abilities and desires. From single pitch ice climbing to longer multi-pitch routes we've got the expertise and credibility to get you out and swinging some tools! All ice climbing venues are located in the Eastern Sierra and include but are not limited to June Lake and Lee Vining.
Mount Shasta Climbing, SKIING, & SPLITBOARDING
We offer 2 and 3 day mountaineering, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, and splitboard programs on Mount Shasta to accommodate everyone’s interests and desires. Whether you’re looking for a summit bid via our classic 3 day Mountaineering Program, or looking for some fresh turns via our 2 day Light and Fast Ski/ Split Mountaineering Program, we’ve got something for everyone. Mount Shasta is the ideal objective for aspiring mountaineers and backcountry skiers and splitboarders looking to up their game and learn from our professionally trained, AMGA Guides.
Technical SKILLS courses
Looking to take your climbing to the next level but want to make sure you have the right systems in place? Schedule a day out with one of our certified AMGA Guides to show you the necessary skills needed to climb safely and efficiently outdoors. We offer anchor building courses, rappelling, self rescue, lead, gear placement and much more.
SIERRA BACKPACKING TRIPS
Single day hikes or multi day backpacking trips all throughout the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains. From the aesthetic Rae Lakes loop in Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park, to the lichen streaked granite peaks of the Eastern Sierra, to sought out destinations in Yosemite National Park, we’ve got a trip for everyone, and can customize nearly any backpacking adventure our guests are looking for.
Customized G2C (Gym 2 Crag) Programs
Our G2C program focuses on bridging the gap from gym to crag with indoor technical clinics including knots & hitches, anchor building and rappelling followed by a guided rock climbing trip outdoors with an emphasis on safety and efficiency with certified AMGA Rock & Single Pitch Instructors. All G2C programs are currently facilitated at our partner gym Vertical Hold, in San Diego CA. Please submit a request below and we can begin tailoring a G2C program just for you!
APPRENTICESHIP ProgramS
Our apprenticeship program was designed to give aspiring guides time in the field with clients under supervision as per the AMGA SOP (Scope of Practice). Aspiring guides must have taken an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor course to be eligible for the apprenticeship program. Click the button below to learn more about becoming and apprentice with Golden State Guiding.