This three-day course is designed for hikers and rock climbers who are ready to expand their skills into the world of mountaineering. This course will get you ready to take on our more technical alpine climbing trips in the Palisades, Whitney area, and more!

We keep our group small, with four clients per guide on the first day as we cover rock climbing skills. On day 2, we head out for our overnight peaks ascent, we add a second guide for a max ratio of two clients per guide to allow for added safety and attention during our peak ascent.

Prerequisites

No prior climbing experience is necessary but prior backpacking and wilderness travel is helpful. We will base ourselves between Bishop and Mammoth in Rock Creek Canyon, which offers aesthetic peak ascents in one of the Sierra’s most beautiful canyons.

Course Location

Our course will take place in either Rock Creek, just north of Bishop, or in Bishop Creek. We will make our decision before the course based on conditions and access.

Inclusions

Price includes guiding, permits, group climbing gear, tents, kitchen gear, and meals from lunch on Day 2 to lunch on Day 3 (you bring hot/cold drinks and snack items for the overnight, as well as your own food for day 1).