Eastern sierra
ski & splitboard

LOCATION: Eastern Sierra, California

TRIP LENGTH: SINGLE OR MULTI DAY

*Trips are fully customizable to your abilities, goals, and preferred Eastern Sierra zone.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Explore the Eastern Sierra’s Range of Light on a single or multi day backcountry ski or splitboard adventure, with terrain and destinations tailored to your abilities and goals.

For backcountry skiers and splitboarders – enjoy a fully customized trip with guides professionally trained by the American Mountain Guides Association in the ski and splitboard disciplines. Our guides bring local knowledge, backcountry experience, and avalanche training to help plan your day and find rewarding descents.

  • Our Eastern Sierra ski and splitboard trips are fully customizable to meet your expectations in the front and backcountry. Choose a single or multi day outing with terrain and destinations suited to your abilities and goals.

    Golden State Guiding guides are professionally trained by the American Mountain Guides Association in the ski and splitboard disciplines and bring backcountry knowledge, local experience, and avalanche training to each trip.

    Share your experience, preferred dates, group size, and objectives in the inquiry form so we can plan your trip and provide rates and availability.

  • We guide ski and splitboard trips throughout the following Eastern Sierra zones:

    Mammoth Lakes
    June Lake
    Lee Vining
    Rock Creek Canyon
    Bishop
    Big Pine
    Independence
    Convict Creek
    Pine Creek
    McGee Creek

    Trips are customized to your abilities, interests, and desired terrain.

  • Professionally trained ski or splitboard guide.

    Avalanche safety equipment is included.

    Ski and splitboard rental equipment is not included. For rental equipment, visit Mammoth Mountaineering Supply.

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

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EASTERN SIERRA
SKI & SPLITBOARD

California

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Trips can be customized for different ability levels, but participants should be comfortable skiing or riding in variable snow. Your guide will confirm the appropriate terrain, fitness, and technical requirements.

  • Possible zones include Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Lee Vining, Rock Creek Canyon, Bishop, Big Pine, Independence, Convict Creek, Pine Creek, and McGee Creek, depending on conditions.

  • Yes. Guided backcountry trips are available for both skiers and splitboarders, with itineraries customized around experience, objectives, snow conditions, and avalanche considerations.

  • The season varies with snowfall and elevation, but winter through spring generally provides the primary touring window. Current snowpack, avalanche conditions, and access determine the final itinerary.

  • Yes. Options include full-day, extended big-day, and multi-day or overnight trips. The appropriate format depends on your fitness, experience, and objective.

  • Avalanche safety equipment is included. Skis, splitboards, boots, and other personal touring equipment are not included and can be rented locally; your guide will provide a complete equipment list.