California Ice Climbing Courses
Lee Vining & June Lake

Waterfall ice climbing in California? You bet. The Lee Vining and June Lake ice climbing areas in the Eastern Sierra Nevada offers some of the finest ice climbing in the nation. Typically clear days, consistent ice conditions and relatively easy approaches all combine to make the June Lake & Lee Vining ice climbing areas a fine choice for an ice climbing courses and professional instruction. From easy top ropes to challenging 4-pitch ice climbing adventures, the Eastern Sierra Nevada has it all.

Ice climbing courses & classes are designed to provide you with fun and rewarding ice climbing instruction while teaching you all the necessary skills to take yourself higher in the world of water ice climbing. Ice climbing instruction is also a perfect way to polish your mountaineering skills.

Dates are now posted for the 2008/2009 ice climbing season in Lee Vining.

Lee Vining Ice Climbing:

Our Lee Vining ice climbing classes and courses are run by Sierra Mountain Guides, a company permitted by the Inyo National Forest.

Introduction To Ice Climbing
Lee Vining/June Lake - 2 days
Learn all the aspects of ice climbing in this fun beginner ice climbing course. Receive professional ice climbing instruction in how to swing an ice tool, proper crampon technique and lots more. Give ice climbing a try!

Advanced Ice Climbing
Lee Vining - 2 days
Take your ice climbing skills to a higher level with professional ice climbing instruction & training in multi-pitch ice climbing and advanced tool and crampon techniques. Climb Lee Vining waterfall ice climbs up to 4 pitches in length with a professional mountain guide!