via the Mountaineer's Route
An excellent mountaineering course
for learning the techniques need to Climb Mt. Whitney (14,505 ft.) via
the mountaineer's route (class 3).
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.
Space limited to 8 clients and 2 guides. Permits and permit fees are
included. Book early for this one this climb since Mt. Whitney is very limited from July 4th - September 5th
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Summit of Mt. Whitney, CA |
Final Summit Climb, Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route |
Mt. Whitney Summer Ascents for 2012
$725.00 / 3 days
June 21-23- Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
June 28-29 - FULL
July 1-3 - Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
July 14-16- Confirmed Departure 4 spots available
July 22-24 - Confirmed Departure 4 spots available
July 26-28 - Confirmed Departure 4 spots available
August 2-4 - Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
August 7-9 - FULL
August 16-18 -Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
August 25-27- FULL
August 31-Sept. 2 - FULL
September 1-3 Labor Day Special Private-
2 spots available only with guide $825.00 pp
Sept. 8-10 - FULL
Sept. 13-15-Confirmed Departure 3 spots available
Sept. 22-24 - Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
September 28-30-OPEN
October 2-4 - OPEN
October 6-8 -OPEN
Call 888.797.6867 for Reservations OR Book Online |
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Special Fund Raising Climb for Kids!
August 5-7, 2012 - OPEN
September 8-10 - OPEN
September 15-17 - OPEN
Give us a call SWS4BAWT Sponored Event
www.climbingforkids.org or call SWS at 888.797.6867 for details
Mount Whitney 14,505 ft.
Guided Summer Ascent
Dates 2012:
OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
June 21-23- Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
June 28-29 - FULL
June 30-July 2 - FULL
July 1-3 - Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
July 14-16- Confirmed Departure 4 spots available
July 22-24 - Confirmed Departure 4 spots available
July 26-28 - Confirmed Departure 3 spots available
August 2-4 - Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
August 7-9 - FULL
August 16-18 -Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
August 25-27- FULL
August 31-Sept. 2 - FULL
September 1-3 Labor Day Special - 2 spots available only $825.00 pp
Sept. 8-10 - FULL
Sept. 13-15-Confirmed Departure 1 spots available
Sept. 22-24 - Confirmed Departure 6 spots available
September 28-30-OPEN
October 2-4 - OPEN
October
6-8 -OPEN
Additional Dates: Available by with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement.
CALL US AT 888.797.6867
Experience Level: Beginners to Intermediate hiker, climbers, Mountaineers. No Previous mountaineering experience needed. Hiking and Backpacking
experience is helpful.
Group Size: Limited to 6-8 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3/4
Cost: $725.00
Please book
early since space is limited and restricted.
Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route
Mt. Whitney Equipment List |
Guided Winter Mountaineering
Mount Whitney, California
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OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
Mount Whitney 14,505 ft.
Guided Winter Ascent
Dates 2012:
January:
13-16: Confirmed Departure - FULL
(Martin Luther King Day)
February: 16-19 - FULL
March: 22-25 - Confirmed Departure 2 spots available
April: 12-15 - Confirmed Departure 3 spots available
Additional Dates: Available by with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement.
Departure: Lone Pine, CA.
Best Airport: Las Vegas, NV
Duration: 4 days
Group Size: Limited to 6 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3
Experience Level: Experienced
climbers, snowshoers, skiers, and snowboarders with previous ice ax,
crampon, and rope handling skills
Cost: $995.00
Additional dates maybe available by arrangement
with 3 or more
Whitney Advanced Winter Mountaineering Course Outline
Advanced Winter Mountaineering Equipment List |
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.
Instruction includes: Rope team travel, Snow protection
placement, high camp establishment, avalanche hazard evaluation, review of ice ax and crampon skills, snowshoeing skills and much more. Expand your climbing into the winter season! This course culminates with an attempt
of Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer's route.
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| Approaching our Winter High Camp |
Mountaineer's Route in Winter |
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East Face III 5.6 or East Buttress
III 5.8
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OPEN: all 2 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
Mount Whitney 14,505 ft.
Guided Technical Ascent
Dates 2012:
June, July, August, September
Call to schedule a date, schedule early to confirm for 2012 departures. Especially between July 4th and Labor Day September 5th on Mt. Whitney
Additional Dates: Available by with 2 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement.
Departure: Lone Pine, CA.
Best Airport: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: $825.00 per person (2) Single $1,200.00
Duration: 3 days
Group Size: Limited to 2 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:2
Experience Level: Basic rock climbing skills, ability to follow 5.8, proper knots, belays, and excellent physical conditioning. Experience with climbing at altitude helpful.
Advanced Mountaineering Equipment List |
The summit of Mt. Whitney is the highest point
in the contiguous United States. Both the East Face and East Buttress
take routes directly to the summit. Both routes are Sierra Classics.
Basic climbing skills and excellent physical conditioning are all that
are required for this three-day adventure. The first day is the approach hike to our base camp.
Day two starts early as we head for the summit and descend back to our
base camp via the mountaineer's route. Our final day is spent descending
the scenic hike out to the Whitney Portal trail head. Book with a friend or book as single and we will post the available date for you with the option to climb private with the guide or cancel and receive a full refund! Give us a call to schedule a date summer 2012!
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Routes of the East Face of
Mt. Whitney, CA |
East Buttress, Mt. Whitney CA |
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