sierra spring
touring camps

LOCATION: Eastern Sierra, CA

COURSE OUTING LENGTH: 3 DAYS

WHAT TO EXPECT

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!

  • Below is a general overview of the curriculum that will be covered during our Sierra Spring Touring Camp

    -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

  • 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 for the trip. 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.

  • A minimum of three participant sign ups is required for this trip to run. If the trip lacks minimum sign ups, each current participant can be issued credit, move their signup to the next available trip dates, or be issues a full refund.

    For cancellations outside of these terms, please review our cancellation policy.

Private courses are also available for groups of 3 or more

questions & private bookings
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GOLDEN STATE GUIDING RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM OUR PARTNERS BELOW

Golden State Guiding operates under permit on the Inyo National Forest.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.  (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provided in the letter all of the information requested in the form.  To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.  Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (a) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (b) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (c) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

 USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

SIERRA SPRING TOUR CAMPS

EASTERN SIERRA, California

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This three-day overnight program is for backcountry skiers and splitboarders who want to develop spring touring, route-finding, travel, camping, and advanced movement skills in the Eastern Sierra.

  • Participants should meet the touring, riding or skiing, fitness, and avalanche-education prerequisites listed on this page. Contact Golden State Guiding if you are unsure whether your experience is appropriate.

  • Topics may include travel and time management, track setting, route finding, ski or splitboard crampon use, mapping in the field, avalanche-terrain discussions, basecamp setup, and spring camping systems.

  • This is an overnight backcountry camp. Participants establish and use a basecamp in the Eastern Sierra while practicing camping systems and completing daily touring objectives from camp.

  • Golden State Guiding can provide an ice axe, crampons, helmet, and harness when needed. Participants are responsible for the other equipment on the packing list, with rental guidance available in Mammoth Lakes or Bishop.

  • Yes. In addition to prescheduled camps, private Sierra Spring Touring Camps may be arranged for individuals or groups, subject to guide availability, access, snow coverage, and suitable spring conditions.