Mt. Whitney and High Sierra Summit Climbs

Fourteeners, Alpine Rock Climbing, and Winter Mountaineering

We offer a wide range of climbing programs in the Sierra Nevada, including both private and public group courses. Our group summit climbs run on a regular schedule throughout the season. These trips offer a cost-effective way to try out alpine climbing, learn or brush up on basic skills, and summit a mountain of your dreams. Any climb listed here is also offered on a private basis.

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  • Climbing Mt. Whitney's East Face
  • East Buttress Mt Whitney Climbers
  • Approach to Mt Whitney Camp
  • Climbers on the Summit of Mt Whitney
  • East Face Pitch 1 - Mt Whitney
  • East Buttress - Mt Whitney
  • Alabama Hills
  • Summit Cabin

  Mt. Whitney Climb

  Mount Whitney, at 14,505 feet, is the highest peak in the lower 48 states, and boasts several moderate rock climbs and scrambles on excellent quality granite. Avoid the crowds on the hiking path by climbing one of these three moderate, classic alpine climbs, in any season, and either privately or with a group.

  • Location:Mt. Whitney, California
  • Season:May - October
  • Length:3-5 days
  • Cost:4 days $1060 (2:1)

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  • High Sierra Summit
  • Mt Sill's Swiss Arete
  • Stream crossing on approach
  • Winter Mt. Whitney Climb
  • Hot Springs

  California Fourteeners Climbs

  Of the fifteen mountains in California that top 14,000 feet in elevation, all but two - Mt. Shasta and White Mountain Peak - are located in the Sierra Nevada range. AAI offers private and group guided trips to all these rugged summits.

  • Location:Sierra Nevada, California
  • Season:May - October
  • Length:Various
  • Cost:$425/day at 1:1 (ratio pricing for larger groups)

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  • Climbing Thunderbolt Peak
  • Looking at Mt. Sill
  • Approaching Thunderbolt
  • Swiss Arete Mt Sill
  • Alpine Conditions Swiss Arete Mt Sill

  The Palisade Traverse

  This is one of the best alpine climbs in the Sierra Nevada and one of the very best ridge traverses on the planet. This route takes in five 14,000 foot peaks and features amazing views and exhilarating climbing.

  • Location:Eastern Sierra Nevada, California
  • Season:May - July
  • Length:5 days
  • Cost:1:1 = $650, 2:1 = $465

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  • Crystal Crag
  • Alpenglow on Bear Creek Spire
  • Mt. Sill
  • Climbing the N. Ridge of Lone Pine Peak
  • North Couloir of North Peak
  • Ice Climbing in the V-Notch Couloir
  • Tyrolean Traverse on Temple Crag

  Guided Alpine Climbing in the Sierra

  Ever since the days of famous early mountaineers like Clarence King and John Muir, the Eastern Sierra has been known as one of the most serenely beautiful alpine areas in America.

  • Location:Eastern Sierra Nevada, California
  • Season:April - October
  • Length:Varies
  • Cost:Cost varies, see program details

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  • Mountaineer's Route
  • Nearing the top of the Mountaineers Route - Mt Whitney
  • Mt Whitney Summit
  • Mountaineers Route - Mt. Whitney
  • Camp Life Sierra Winter Mountaineering
  • Route Finding Sierra Winter Mountaineering
  • Scenic Campsite Sierra Winter Mountaineering
  • Snowshoeing in the Sierra
  • Mt Whitney Summit Elevation
  • Mt Whitney Snowshoe Descent
  • Lower Boy Scout Lake Mt Whitney Approach
  • Mountaineers Route Sierra Winter Mountaineering

  Winter Mountaineering in the Sierra

  A skills focused course designed to transition mountaineers and experienced backpackers to alpine travel and climbing in Winter conditions. Held in the Mount Whitney Zone, of the Eastern Sierra.

  • Location:Sierra Nevada, California
  • Season:December - March
  • Length:5 days
  • Cost:$1440