Welcome to SWS Mountain Guides our 2009 & 2010 courses and climbs are conducted year around whether a first time backpackers or a skilled mountaineer, we have a course to get you started or improve your techniques. We have been teaching & guiding, mountaineering, backpacking, winter mountaineering, rock & ice climbing for over 29 years on the best mountains in California. As well as conducting small personalized expeditions, treks & adventure travel throughout the world for over 20 years. We have an excellent safety record and our climbs and courses are kept small for maximum safety and the best experience! So whether you want to backpack in Yosemite or Climb some of the worlds biggest mountains, come explore our website and "EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE" with SWS Mountain Guides.
We look forward to having you join us in 2010!

Twitter
Follow SWS on Twitter

facebook
SWS Mountain Guides Fan Page on Facebook

Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon Sign up for our Email Newsletter

Holiday Gift Certificates Available!
Call: 888.797.6867
online Reservations


Up-Coming Winter
Climbs & Courses


Basic Winter Mountaineering
January 8-10

Advanced Winter Mountaineering
Mt. Shasta:
January 22-24

Basic Technical Ice Climbing
January 2-3

Advanced Technical Ice Climbing
January 4-5

Avalanche Refresher Level I
January 8-9

Morocco Atlas High Mountains Trek
April 15-25


Whitney
Mt. Whitney from the Alabama Hills
Lone Pine, California

Summer 2010 - Climb Mt. Whitney
Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route

June 25-27, July 9-11, August 14-16, September 4-6

An excellent mountaineering course for learning the techniques need to Climb Mt. Whitney (14,498 ft.) via the mountaineer's route (class 3-4).
A guided climb of the highest peak in the lower 48 states. We climb via the mountaineer's route a classic 2-3 class designed for first time climbers or experienced hikers. Spectacular views and an exceptional route await the participants on this climb.


Cost: $725.00
Duration: 3 days

Please book early since space is limited and restricted.

More Info Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route

Online Reservations

Mount Whitney Winter Ascent
Advanced Winter Mountaineering
Mount Whitney, California
Jan: 15-18, Feb: 12-15 (Presidents Day)
Feb: 25-28 March: 18-21 April: 8-11

Mt. Whitney offers another exceptional training ground for intermediate to advanced climbers wanting to expand their experience in the winter environment. Climbing the highest peak in the lower 48 states is a exciting challenge during the winter months. Learn and practice the skills needed to climb similar peaks around the world. The conditions during the winter months on Mt. Whitney will give you the experience you need to climbing bigger and higher peaks in the world as well as to tackle those winter ascents in the lower 48 states.

Cost: $975.00 Duration: 4 days

Mt. Whitney Winter Course info

Mt. Whitney Winter Equipment list

winterwhitney
Mt. Whitney Winter Conditions
Lone Pine, California
skier JB peak
Skiing Mt. Shasta
Rock Climbing Eastern Sierra Nevada
Peak in the Ecuadorian Andes
Climbers at the Base of Kilimanjaro, Africa
SWS Mountain Guides
has Membership and Supports the following organizations
click logo for a link
PCGI
table
AlpineClublogo
forestlogo
 
parklogo
LNT
AAA

SWS operates under special use permits with the National Parks and National Forest Service Wilderness Areas. SWS provides services regardless of race, color, handicap, sex, religion, or national origin.
Persons are employed on an equal basis


Sponsors

© 2009 Sierra Wilderness Seminars, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Professional Mountain Guiding Since 1981
E-mail us worldwide at: mail@swsmtns.com
Toll Free within the United States and Canada: 1-888-SWS MTNS (797-6867)
International phone: 001-530-926-6003 / International fax: 001-530-926-4832