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

4.60

(9)

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

Heejae(Lydia)

5.00

Patrick took me out to the Indian Cove! Loved the short approach and couldn’t asked for better weather. Patrick recommended great pitches where I could try new stuff like chimneying. Would definitely book again if I go back to JTree!

Angela

5.00

We had an excellent time with Chad on our multi -pitch day in Joshua Tree. My partner and I have some experience climbing sport routes, but had no experience with trad climbing or multi-pitch routes. Chad is a great instructor and led our routes with ease. We felt confident in his abilities to keep us safe and have fun. Will definitely book again with him.

mahir

5.00

Super easy to work with. Great communication. Great guide. Will definitely use again.

Tara

5.00

We booked through Ryan, and Daniel was our guide - absolutely brilliant, very down to earth and knowledgeable. The climbs themselves were awesome, with insane views. My partner is an experienced indoor climber, and I have close to no experience, especially outdoors, but still felt safe and in good hands. We did a half day, which was 5hrs, and got 4 climbs in, then stayed after the tour to walk around a bit more and have some snacks with a view (make sure you take food/water as there aren’t any shops inside the park). Definitely recommend.

Abigail

5.00

Our guide, Spencer, was fantastic! He tailored everything to our exact needs, and we now feel equipped to climb outdoors without a guide.