| An introduction to alpine climbing and mountaineering
while attempting California's spectacular Matterhorn Peak
(12,279 ft). This 3-day mountain climbing course is based
in the Sawtooth Range of the Sierra Nevada, one of the most
spectacular alpine climbing areas in California...and one
of the least crowded.
Gain valuable knowledge and receive introductory training in all aspects
of alpine climbing and mountaineering during this mountaneering
course. A great course for those who are looking to move beyond backpacking and into the higher alpine terrain.
Includes instruction in:
- Basic rock climbing
- Rope management & belaying
- Snow Climbing
- Ice Ax Self Arrest
- Crampon use
- Route finding in Alpine Terrain
Then put it all together in a climb of Matterhorn Peak, via
the West Couloir or East Couloir, a 3rd and 4th class snow couloir and rock scrambling
route. Learn ice axe use and self arrest, crampon and snow
climbing techniques and basic rock climbing.
"I went on my first
technical mountain climb last week and what an
awesome experience! The California Alpine Guides guys were
so
good they totally got me through it."
Maryam Mehrkhast, Sacramento,
CA
For more California alpine climbing & mountaineering
courses check out our main Alpine
Climbing / Mountaineering page.
Location: Sawtooth Range - Bridgeport,
California, East Side of the Sierra. Only 4 1/2 hours from
the S.F. Bay Area and and one hour north of the resort town
of Mammoth Lakes.
For area information view our Bridgeport
Travel Page.
Food: At California Alpine Guides we strive to provide
healthy and delicious gourmet backcountry meals. Breakfast
and dinner are provided by your guide / backcountry chef while
in the field. Special diets can be accommodated.
Prerequisites: No previous climbing or mountaineering
experience required. Previous backpacking experience recommended but not required.
Dates 2010: May 29-31 (Memorial day), Jun 18-20, Jul 23-25,
Aug 13-15, Sep 4-6 (labor day) - spots still left! Oct 9-11
Custom dates also available
Cost: $495
Low guide to guest ratio of 1:4
Includes:
- Professional mountaineering instruction.
- Breakfast & dinner while in the field.
- All technical climbing equipment (except footwear).
- All group camping equipment.
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