GOLDEN STATE GUIDING
CLIMB // EDUCATE // EXPLORE // INSPIRE
Our Mission
Climb // Educate // EXPLORE // Inspire
The core of Golden State Guiding's business will always be in the mountains but the importance of educating our up-and-coming community of climbers and backcountry travelers will always take precedence. GSG's mission is to instill safe and ethical practices in our guests through educational courses and outings facilitated by professional Guides to better prepare them for a lifetime of outdoor adventure.
What We do
Provide a premium and affordable guided outdoor rock climbing experience in California for all levels of climbers, single or multi-pitch, facilitated by professionally trained guides.
Guided alpine, mountaineering, and single pitch rock climbing in the beautiful Eastern Sierra, better know as the Range of Light.
Guided mountaineering & ski mountaineering on Mount Shasta, located in the beautiful Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Guided backcountry skiing and splitboarding in the Eastern Sierra. From the coveted peaks of the Mount Whitney range just outside the town of Lone Pine, all the way up to the breathtaking terrain in Lundy Canyon.
AIARE Provider for Level 1, 2 and Companion Rescue avalanche courses in the Eastern Sierra focusing on trip planning and preparation, decision making in the field, mitigating risk through observations, and more.
Guided ice climbing in the Eastern Sierra. From the easily accessible June Lake roadside ice to beautiful Lee Vining Canyon at the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park.
Technical skills courses focusing on anchor building, rappelling, self rescue, lead climbing and more with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.
Guided backpacking trips in the Eastern Sierra, Sequoia/ Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Park.
Customized G2C (Gym 2 Crag) programs for climbing gyms or individuals. Designed to bridge the gap from gym to crag with indoor technical skills clinics followed by guided outdoor rock climbing trips.
Apprenticeship programs for professional guides already enrolled in AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Courses seeking out experience and continued education.
Donate 1% of our annual gross sales to the non-profit organization of our choice through 1% for the Planet to help protect the natural places we recreate in for future generations to enjoy.
Inspire others and have fun while doing it all!