California Alpine Guides
Professional instruction in all aspects of climbing and mountain travel.
California Alpine Guides represents the leading edge of California mountain guiding. Founded by veteran guides and California natives Dave Miller and Scott Brown, CAG strives to help you achieve your goals through distinctive mountain adventures and instruction across the golden state. California's awe-inspiring mountain landscapes are our playground. Come explore with us.
Our Service
We believe in a higher level of mountain guiding. From the food you eat to the instruction you receive every detail is ready and arranged. We take care of you not just from the trailhead, but from the moment you contact us. We can arrange all your vacation needs from lodging packages to recommendations on pre and post- trip activities in the areas you're visiting with CAG. We're also available to help you with any equipment or fitness questions.
We believe in eating well in the mountains, so you're going to eat well. All the food you're served on our trips is of the highest quality possible. Our guides are skilled in the art of backcountry cooking and enjoy preparing a hearty meal after a day in the mountains. No freeze-dried here. On our backcountry overnight trips three meals a day are provided (On select trips lunch may not be provided). On non-backcountry trips lunch and hot drinks are served. And of course, special diets can be accommodated.
Our Professionalism
We believe the best mountain guide is not simply the best climber. Our guides are highly trained professionals with many years of experience not only in climbing and mountain travel, but also in teaching. They are charismatic folks dedicated to the pursuit of mountain adventure who love to share their passion. CAG strongly supports guide education through the American Mountain Guides Association and other professional education providers.
Our Value
We believe in providing you with all the tools for success. In addition to meals, all our trips include group camping equipment such as tents and cooking gear. Helmets, harnesses, ice axes and crampons are included when needed. On winter backcountry trips all avalanche safety equipment such as rescue beacons and shovels are always included. Our guides use only state-of-the-art technical climbing equipment. For anything else we will be happy to help you arrange rental gear.
Our Commitment
We believe our first commitment is to you, the mountain guiding client. Your wellbeing and safety are paramount. We believe in stewardship of the land on which we work and play. We strictly hold to Leave No Trace principles, which means we leave the land in the same, or better, condition in which we found it. We teach LNT principles on all our trips. The land belongs to everyone and must be preserved for all to enjoy.
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| Group Sizes |
1 to 8 people
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| Course Durations |
1 to 18 days
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Included
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| Targeted Activities |
Camping, Cross-country Skiing, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Skiing |
| Our Certificatons |
Our guides are highly trained individuals with many years of experience in their fields. Some have
gained certification through the American Mountain Guides Association. Others are working towards
their international (IFMGA) certification. |
Class & Lesson Types |
Private Lessons |
Kids/Youth |
Instructor Course |
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Group Lessons |
Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
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Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
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Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
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Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
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Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
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Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
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Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
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Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
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Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
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Environmental Awareness |
Navigation |
Search & Rescue |
Additional: Backcountry ski instruction
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| Camping | California Alpine Guides provides instruction in backpacking and trekking. Summer locations inlcude Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park and Lassen National Park. Winter desert backpacks in Joshua Tree National Park can also be arranged | | Cross-country Skiing | California has the finest backcountry skiing in the nation. Abundant snowfall, famous California sunshine and high mountains all combine to make for incredible ski mountaineering. Our tours and ski programs are designed with your enjoyment and comfort in mind. The emphasis is on maximizing the turns with telemark or alpine touring (randonee) equipment. (snowboards are appropriate for some tours). Whether you choose a "European" style lodge-based off-piste ski vacation or a multi-day overnight ski adventure, we strive to provide you the finest ski experience you wont soon forget. Our guided tours and instruction are for everyone from the backcountry skiing novice to the experienced ski mountaineer. All our tours include instruction in avalanche awareness and safety gear such as beacons and shovels. So leave the crowded resort behind and discover a new world. | | Hiking | California Alpine Guides provides instruction in backpacking and trekking. Summer locations inlcude Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park and Lassen National Park. Winter desert backpacks in Joshua Tree National Park can also be arranged | | Ice Climbing | Waterfall ice climbing in California? You bet. The Lee Vining and June Lake area in the Eastern Sierra offers some of the finest ice climbing in the nation. Typically clear days, consistent ice and relatively easy approaches all combine to make the area a fine choice for an ice climbing vacation. From easy top ropes to challenging 4 pitch water ice adventures, we have it all here.
Our ice climbing courses are designed to provide you with a fun and rewarding experience while teaching you all the necessary skills to take yourself higher in the world of water ice climbing. Let's face it, ice climbing is cold so we also provide some small comforts to help ease the bite such as hot drinks and a delicious lunch while on the ice. Our lodging option includes two nights in a warm hotel bed in the resort town of June Lake or Lee Vining. Ice climbing instruction is a perfect way to polish your mountaineering skills. | | Mountaineering | Alpine climbing is pure adventure. Also known as mountaineering, it encompasses the full range of climbing disciplines including rock, ice and snow in an "alpine" or mountain environment. Our alpine climbing courses and trips are designed to enable guests of all ability levels to move efficiently through alpine terrain, whether on rock, ice or snow. From the large glaciers of Mt. Shasta to the long alpine rock ridges of the Sierra Nevada, California has all the alpine terrain you'll find anywhere in the world. We look forward to sharing it all with you. For high-altitude alpine climbing in other parts of the world check out our International Program. | | Rock Climbing | Our rock climbing courses and vacations are designed to provide you with professional instruction in a fun learning environment. Whether you are simply wishing to give rock climbing a try or have multi-day big walls in mind, we have a course for you.
Our rock climbing program is designed and taught by AMGA certified rock guides with the belief that rock climbing skills are the foundation of all alpine climbing and mountaineering skills. We teach methods of traditional climbing that carry over into other climbing disciplines, which make our courses well suited to those who have big mountains in mind.
JOSHUA TREE ROCK CLIMBING VACATIONS:
The desert wonderland of Joshua Tree National Park is one of the world's favourite winter rock climbing destinations. Only two and half hours from Los Angeles. Soak up the Southern California sun and climb spectacular granite formations on one of our all-inclusive climbing vacations. From the moment you arrive in the park we take care of everything for you. All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, campgrounds, group camping equipment, technical gear and rofessional AMGA certified instruction is provided. All you have to do is show up ready to have fun. Days are spent among the rocks honing your climbing skills. Nights are spent around a campfire enjoying fine camp cuisine prepared by your guide/camp chef. Learn a new sport or take your skills to a new level.
LOVER'S LEAP ROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL:
Northern California's majestic Lovers Leap near Lake Tahoe is home to some of the state's most classic rock climbs. Everything's here, from easy slabs to exciting multi-pitch climbs up to over 500ft in length. For these reasons, and because of the ease of access, we've chosen Lovers Leap to be the site of our Northern California rock climbing school. Come join us for an exciting rock climbing adventure with an AMGA certified rock guide! | | Skiing | California has the finest backcountry skiing in the nation. Abundant snowfall, famous California sunshine and high mountains all combine to make for incredible ski mountaineering. Our tours and ski programs are designed with your enjoyment and comfort in mind. The emphasis is on maximizing the turns with telemark or alpine touring (randonee) equipment. (snowboards are appropriate for some tours). Whether you choose a "European" style lodge-based off-piste ski vacation or a multi-day overnight ski adventure, we strive to provide you the finest ski experience you wont soon forget. Our guided tours and instruction are for everyone from the backcountry skiing novice to the experienced ski mountaineer. All our tours include instruction in avalanche awareness and safety gear such as beacons and shovels. So leave the crowded resort behind and discover a new world. |
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| Meals |
All Meals
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| Local Transport |
Not Applicable
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| Insurance |
Not Applicable
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| Additional |
At California Alpine Guides we strive to provide delicious and healthy meals while in the backcountry. All meals, including lunch, are provided by your guide / backcountry chef.
All technical equipment is included, with the exception of your personal clothing and footware (skis and snowshoes on winter trips not included).
All group camping equipment is included. |
| Nearby Attractions |
The magnificent Sierra Nevada mountain range
Joshua Tree National Park
Yosemite National Park
Lassen National Park
Sequoia National Park
Mount Shasta |
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