SIERRA SPRING TOURING CAMPS
INFO & REGISTRATION
Golden State Guiding is excited to announce our 2024 Sierra Spring Touring Camps are officially open for registration! Join us for a 3 day, overnight Spring Touring Camp in the beautiful Eastern Sierra as we dive into essential backcountry skiing & splitboarding topics such as travel and time management planning, track setting and route finding, uphill travel techniques using ski/splitboard crampons, utilizing mapping software while in the field, avalanche terrain discussions, basecamp setup, spring camping tips and tricks, and much more. And of course, we’ll boot up some epic terrain, and get some great spring skiing and riding in along the way!
Scroll below to view our Sierra Spring Touring Camp dates and cost, and to review the course curriculum and topics covered during your 3 days in the backcountry. Golden State Guiding will provide an ice axe, crampons, helmet and harness for those in need. For all other gear needs, make sure to check out our equipment list we’ve provided below. If you’re in need of renting any equipment in our packing list, we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction for gear rentals in Mammoth Lakes or Bishop.
If our pre-scheduled dates below don’t work for you, we’re happy to facilitate a private course for any individual or group. For private Sierra Spring Touring Camp inquires please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
SIERRA SPRING TOURING CAMPS INFO
COST: $750
LOCATION: EASTERN SIERRA, CA
TRIP LENGTH: 3 DAYS
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April 5th - 7th, 2024 (Sold Out)
April 12th - 14th, 2024 (Sold Out)
May 3rd - 5th, 2024 (Sold Out)
***Private trips available upon request. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to inquire***
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Below is a general overview of the curriculum that will be covered during our Sierra Spring Touring Camps
Multi day trip planning
Backcountry travel and time management
Track setting and route finding
Basecamp setup
Uphill travel techniques incorporating ski/ splitboard crampons.
Avalanche terrain discussion
Rope works course (abbreviated Intro to Mountaineering material)
Spring camping tricks and tips
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Golden State Guiding will provide a helmet, ice axe, and crampons for guests in need of this equipment. Click here to view a full list of the equipment needed for our Sierra Spring Touring Camps.
IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR SIERRA SPRING TOURING CAMPS PLEASE FILL OUR THE FORM BELOW AND WE’LL GET RIGHT BACK TO YOU!
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