Hiking Tours in Eastern Sierra

Join us on an exciting expedition to the Eastern Sierra in California, home to the iconic Mount Whitney. We have a variety of backpacking trips available, ranging from 5 to 6 days, taking you past breathtaking lakes, meadows, canyons, and granite peaks.

Private

Sierra Nevada (California)

6 Days

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Embark on a scenic backpacking trip in Eastern Sierra
Explore from granite cathedrals to grassy alpine meadows
Customized backpacking trips

Description

Visit the Eastern Sierra, a stunning mountain region in the California. Home to the tallest peak in the lower 48, Mount Whitney, the Eastern Sierra rises from the Owen's Valley floor to the Sierra Crest, a landscape of granite peaks and spires.

From granite cathedrals to grassy alpine meadows to emerald blue lakes, the Eastern Sierra has it all for everyone, from seasoned hikers and backpackers to families and first-time visitors. Here are a few of the many options available:

Mammoth Lakes to Tuolumne Meadows. On this 5-day backpacking trip we will take you past these two amazing destinations, as well as many other breathtaking lakes, meadows, and canyons.
Cottonwood Lakes to Mount Whitney Summit three, 14,000 foot peaks that reside along the Pacific Crest Trail: Mount Langley, Mount Muir, and the coveted Mount Whitney on this thrilling 6-day expedition.
The Eastern Sierra has something to offer everyone, so we're happy to customize any backpacking trip you have in mind.

Whether you're looking for a challenging hike, a scenic backpacking trip, or a chance to explore the wilderness, we have something for you.

Join our expert guides on an unforgettable adventure in the Eastern Sierra and Yosemite National Park. Contact us today to learn more!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees

Equipment you will need to bring

Here's a list of everything you'll need for this trip: * Hiking Boots * Snowshoes (conditions dependant) * Snow Spikes (conditions dependant) * Backpack (minimum 70 liters) * Trekking Poles (Snow Baskets conditions dependant) Sleeping Bag & Liner (0-20 degree preferred) * Inflatable Sleeping Pad (R-rating, over 5 preferred) 3/4 Season Tent or Bivy Sack * Pillow Sunglasses * Sun Hat * Beanie * Gloves * Insulated Jacket (puffy) Fleece Top * Base Layers (top and bottom) * Wind Shell Jakcet * Extra Socks * Gaiters (conditions dependant) Headlamp & Extra Batteries * Sunscreen * Eating Utensils (Plate, Spork, Cup, Utility Knife) & Toiletries * Stove, Fuel, & Lighter * Hydration System (water bottles or platypus) * Food (a meal plan template will be provided) * Cell Phone + Charger * After Trip Clothes (left in car) * First Aid Kit (optional, your guide(s) will have one) * Map & Compass (optional)

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!