Climb, Ski & Trek The World With International Alpine Guides
Guiding the mountains of the world since 1979
International Alpine Guides is a full-service international mountain guiding company based in California.
Mountaineering
Backcountry Ski Touring
Hiking & Trekking
Rock Climbing
Ice Climbing
Avalanche Courses
Wilderness Medicine Courses
Where We Guide
California
Lake Tahoe
Mammoth Lakes
Yosemite & The High Sierra
Mount Shasta
One California’s oldest & largest mountain guiding companies. Our California Division, California Alpine Guides, is the leading mountain guide service in the Golden State with bases in Mammoth Lakes, Lake Tahoe & Mount Shasta.
International
European Alps
South America
Mexico
With experience around the world we have the experience you need and the personal touch you desire. We are one of the most experienced American mountain guiding companies operating in the Alps and Mexico.
Our Partners & Affiliations:
In our commitment to give back to the wilderness lands on which we work, we proudly support:
September Sale!
10% off courses & trips
Book before Sept 30th and receive 10% off trips and courses that start after Dec 1st. 2026.
Use the code SALE2026 at checkout
*Alps ski tours 5% off. Use code SKIALPS27
Balance must be paid in full to receive discount
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Why climb, ski, or trek with International Alpine Guides?
Our Mountain Guides - Among the best In the industry
Our expert & highly trained mountain guides are easy-going professionals with many years of experience climbing, skiing, and trekking throughout the world. The guide you are with in the field makes all the difference
Our lead mountain guides working in technical terrain have professional training and/or certificationthrough the American Mountain Guides Association. Some are IFMGA international mountain guides - the highest level of mountain guide certification in the world.
Our Value - All inclusive
Our domestic mountain climbing trips & courses in California include nearly all the gear you will need.
We don’t charge you with extra charges for food and gear.We are a full-service mountain guiding company that is large enough to handle complex logistics around the world yet small enough to provide personal attention. All at a cost that reflects a better value.
Your Experience - Personal & professional
When you book with us you are booking directly with a family owned mountain guide company, and unlike booking with a 3rd party booking site, you are dealing with the ownership of the company: IFMGA guide Dave Miller and Jessica Miller. With their combined experience of 50 years of mountain guiding and outdoor education experience,
Let's plan your next mountain adventure today!
PH: 877-686-2546 (MTN-CLIMB)
EMAIL: info@InternationalAlpineGuides.com
Let International Alpine Guides help you achieve your climbing, hiking & skiing goals.
What our guests are saying:
“Wow, what can I say. Dave was an amazing guide who meshed into our group perfectly. Pacing and choice of objectives were right on the money, and he did a really great job of anticipating the needs of our group. Would definitely repeat a guided trip with him.” - Niko W.
“Had a great trip with Dave climbing the Mexico Volcano Trilogy. He was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and safe with a solid itinerary.” - James C.
“We had a fantastic adventure on the Mt. Whitney Mountaineer’s Route. Ben and Mike were exceptional guides, keeping us entertained with their positive, fun conversations and ensuring our safety every step of the way. Thanks to their skill, encouragement, and leadership, every member of our group successfully reached the summit” - J Michael C
“5 star experience. Our guide Sam was top notch. The whole experience could not have been better. Looking forward to doing it again. Warmest Regards, - Bret H. ”
THE INTERNATIONAL ALPINE GUIDES DIFFERENCE
For over 40 years IAG/ASI team have been guiding throughout California’s Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Mount Shasta and in many of the great mountain ranges of the world.
As the most experienced and oldest guide services in California, we bring to you the highest standards in the mountain guiding industry. All of our mountain guides operating in technical terrain have training with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). We are also one of the most experienced American mountain guiding companies operating in the Alps of Europe and Latin America. Our extensive worldwide experience, adherence to the highest standards, as well as our approachable down to earth guiding philosophy all combine to give you, our valued guests, the best mountain guiding experience possible.
