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Technical climbing routes on Bear Creek Spire, near Toms Place, CA (2 days) | United States

Technical climbing routes on Bear Creek Spire, near Toms Place, CA (2 days)

Come and join one of our mountain guides for some technical climbing routes on the beautiful Bear Creek Spire, near Toms Place, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.


TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Sierra Nevada (California)

DURATION

2 Days

OFFER PERIOD

All year

FITNESS LEVEL

Extremely Fit

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

  • Enjoy a 2-day climbing trip on the beautiful Bear Creek Spire.
  • Choose from different technical climbing routes.
  • Enjoy the great views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Toms Place.

Description

At 13,734 feet, the Bear Creek Spire is an imposing stone tower. It is also a gorgeous tower as well. And, on this 2-day adventure, you will get to choose from different technical climbing routes on the great spire.

Located near Toms Place, just south of the lovely Mammoth Lakes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, the Bear Creek Spire is a great place for experienced climbers to test their skills.

During this trip you will be able to climb on the East Ridge, which rises from the col between the Bear Creek Spire and a smaller peak to the southwest. This route is rated 5.6 and is a long, scenic and fun route. There is also the direct route, which will take you up the prow which splits the North Face of Bear Creek Spire. Regardless of which route you choose, we can assure you that you will have an amazing climbing experience.

Participants on this trip must be experienced rock climbers. You should be able to climb at least 5.8 rated routes. You should also know how to tie proper knots and how to properly belay. Experience with climbing at altitude is a plus as well. Finally, participants on this trip must be in excellent physical condition.

If you are looking for a challenging, beautiful, technical climbing area in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, then you’ll love the Bear Creek Spire. To join us on this 2-day trip, please send a request.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


About the guide: SWS

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SWS

4.70

(24)

Mountain Guide

Since 1981, we have been California's leader in guided mountaineering. From the Eastern Sierra to Mt. Shasta, we guide all of California 14ners and internationally.

Languages

English

Certificates

IFMGA | AMGA

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What people are saying about SWS

Magdalena

5.00

This was an amazing trip and overall super positive experience with SWS Mountain Guides. I had a great guide with lots of mountain experience and many cool stories to share!

Osly

3.00

Overall, the fair evaluation for the SWS Mountain Guides and the guide assigned to me is 3 stars. Reasons: 1. The guide did not seem to remember or respect the fact that I was new to mountaineering and that the name of program is called “introduction to mountaineering...”. For example, the guide set his own time for walking and resting without any concern to my physical ability for that timing. The guide walked ahead many times and didn’t even notice when I fell a few times. I understand the guide is not the insurer of safety or a hand holder, but a complete abrasive approach to the service is not right, especially when it’s a paid service. Perhaps, the guide is not a right choice for introduction tours. 2. There was a miscommunication with timing of the summit day. I thought we would start summiting around 5am the next day; however, I was told less than 15 hours before that we would start hiking at 1am the next day from base camp. We arrived at base camp early afternoon, and I’m wired up, hot, and not prepared to fall asleep between 5pm-12am, thus, I didn’t sleep at all. I attempted the summit hike but around 12k feet the sleep deprivation was killing me and I was catching myself falling asleep and my body trying to lay down while waking. The guide didn’t seem to concerned about this. Lack of empathy. Eventually, I had to insist we turn around because I didn’t want to go beyond 30 hours of no sleep and still have to descend from the summit. 3. The guide did help set up the tent and food. The guide did explain layers of clothes on and off and why. The guide did help instruct how to pack and why. 4. Overall, I feel this guide is best suited for advanced climbers not introduction courses as he seems to be more of a “ill walk ahead of you” not “ill walk with you” type of guide.

5.00

Had an amazing experience climbing Mt. Whitney with Richard & Tim. They were excellent guides and safely got us to the summit and back.

5.00

Neil from SWS was amazing. We climbed the Mountaineering Route up to Mt. Whitney. It was an amazing experience. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I leaned a lot. I would absolutely use these guys again.

5.00

Too bad this review does not allow six stars. SWS is professional, client focused, flexible, and has the clients best interests in mind. I can say the personnel and leadership skills of the SWS guides are among the best. You can't go wrong with SWS.

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