Guided Climb of the East Ridge of Mt. Humphreys in California

Join AMGA-certified Single Pitch Instructor Ryan on a trip into the Sierra Nevadas to climb the east ridge of Mt. Humphreys in California.

Sierra Nevada (California)

+1 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate

Description

Climb into the unbelievable Sierra Nevadas and take on Mt. Humphreys! Let me guide you through an inspiring ascent of a classic California mountain that will take your breath away!

Nestled in the John Muir Wilderness and Inyo National Forest, Mt. Humphreys stands 13,986 feet tall. And amazingly enough, the views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes are even more impressive. Dense pine forests, charming lakes, and unique wildlife fill this region with character, and make it a truly meaningful experience.

The east ridge of Humphreys is a 5.4, Grade III, but still packs a punch for the more seasoned alpinist. There are some elements of scrambling and mixed climbing, but the most rewarding feature is a mid-climb razor´s edge catwalk that you will undoubtedly tell your grandchildren about.

If you are a climber seeking a more ambitious program to test your strengths, then this trad climb is right up your alley. I know these mountains extremely well, and I can make sure you are challenged, capable, and always having a great time.

I can finesse the needs of your trip to spend as much or as little time as you would like on the climb. More experienced rock climbers might be able to tackle this program in a day, but we can always take our time so you have more moments on this magnificent mountain.

And I always recommend fortitude and fitness for this trip. You should be in relatively good shape and willing to use any prior climbing experience to help yourself enjoy it.

So stop waiting and start BOOKING this amazing Mt. Humphrey climb and take on one of the gems of the Sierra Nevadas!

If you want another California adventure, I can set you up on a trad climbing date with Lone Pine Peak! Or we can keep it simple and head to Joshua Tree for single-pitch and multi-pitch climbs!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Prices are per person, per day, for multiday trips. See below for single day prices.
The price includes the guiding fee.

Details

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The single day prices (USD) are as follows: Group of 1: 525 Group of 2: 375 Group of 3: 275 Group of 4: 200 Group of 5: 175 Group of 6: 150

Meeting point

Contact me upon booking and we can confirm a meeting point.

About the guide

Ryan

5.0

(15)

Single Pitch Instructor

I am the founder of Golden State Guiding and an AMGA Apprentice Alpine and Splitboard Guide, a certified Single Pitch Instructor, and certified Wilderness First Responder and also hold an AIARE Pro 1 certificate.

At Golden State Guiding we hold a valid permit to guide you legally in California's Eastern Sierra mountains including Mammoth Lakes, Sequoia/ Kings National Park, Mount Shasta in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego, and Red Rock Canyon just outside of Las Vegas Nevada. All Golden State Guiding guides are professionally trained by the AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association) and are some of the best Guides in the industry. Our professional Guides know exactly where to take you for your day out of rock, ice, or alpine climbing, backcountry skiing or splitboarding, and mountaineering in California or Nevada.

These are some of the spots where we can take you:

- Joshua Tree National Park

- San Diego (Mission Gorge or Mount Woodson)

- Eastern Sierra (Lone Pine Peak, Mt Emerson, Mount Sill and the entire Palisade Range, Bear Creek Spire, Temple Crag, Crystal Crag, Cardinal Pinnacle, Iris Slab, Mammoth Lakes Basin, Clark Canyon)

- Mount Shasta in Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the Southern Cascades

- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Languages

English

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What people are saying about Ryan

First class operation from beginning to end. Ryan (I believe owner or manager) provided the best customer service from the moment I contacted him as a result of a search on the internet. He set everything up with ease, always staying in touch and making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend him for climbing at any level.

Ryan, Tim, Scott, and Ben were all very friendly, professional, and super knowledgeable. I know there's an inherent risk in climbing, but I'm confident I can use what I learned from this program and climb much more safely outdoors. I'll be signing up for their other programs!

We just had an amazing weekend climbing in the Mammoth area. Greg, our guide, was so talented and hilarious! I learned so much and we climbed tons of amazing varied routes. We laughed learned and climbed hard. Cant wait to do more with you guys! Thanks for everything Ryan and Greg!

Ryan was absolutely phenomenal. Lines were set and tied in well before our meeting time. He had a great game plan for us. I'll be booking again soon.

Ryan is truly a top notch guiding service. Ryan is more than accommodating to work with, and the rapport we have with the guides is unmatched. Keep up the great work!