Sierra Nevada Ski Mountaineering Peaks
Eastern Sierra Nevada - 1 to 3 days
Sierra Nevada Ski Mountaineering Peaks Overview
International Alpine Guides offers the best of the Sierra Nevada ski peak descents. From one day ascents and descents to multi day ski tours with a peak ascent, we have something for the aspiring ski mountaineer. Early Spring is the best time for many of these ski descents, but many can also be done mid-winter as well. We can ski guide most peaks throughout the High Sierra so if you have something in mind please contact us!
From South to North:
Mount Whitney - Mountaineers Route
3 days
University Peak
1 day
Basin Mountain - Basin Couloir
1 day
Mount Tom - Elderberry Canyon
1 day
Mount Dade - Hourglass Couloir
2 days
Mount Abbott
2 days
Mount Esha
1 day
Pika Peak
1 (or 2 days)
Mt. Ritter
2 (or 3) days
Carson Peak (June Lake Loop)
1 day
Mount Wood
1 Day
Mount Gibbs
1 day
Mount Dana - Dana Couloir
1 (or 2) days
Excelsior Peak
1 day
Dunderberg Peak
1 day
Matterhorn Peak - Ski Dreams
1 (or 2) days
These skis are led by AMGA trained or certified ski guides who will be happy to share their many years of experience the Sierra Nevada mountains with you. Spending time with a qualified ski guide is invaluable to safely developing your backcountry skiing skills. We offer these at a maximum guide to guest ratio of 1:5
SKILL & EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Some previous backcountry skiing experience required. Additional experienced dependent on the objective.
DATES
Custom dates from January through early May
COST:
Custom rates…contact us!
INCLUDES
Professional AMGA trained or certified ski guides
Breakfast & dinner prepared by your guide on overnight trips
Ice axe, crampons, harness & helmet if needed
Use of backpack, sleeping, bag & Pad if needed.
Tents and all group gear
