International Alpine Guides is one of the few mountain guiding companies that can guide almost all of the California 14ers

Mountaineering is pure adventure. Alpine climbing and mountaineering encompass the full range of mountain climbing disciplines including rock climbing, ice climbing, and snow climbing in an "alpine" or high mountain environment.

Our Sierra Nevada & Mt. Whitney mountaineering courses & guided climbs are carefully designed to guide & train mountain climbers of all ability levels to move efficiently through alpine terrain, whether on rock, snow, or ice. We will train you in the mountain skills needed to help you achieve your mountain climbing goals, whether it be simply to experience a local peak or to climb some of the world's great mountains.

As California’s largest mountain guiding service, we are able to offer guided climbs and mountaineering courses throughout the Golden State from Mount Shasta and Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney

Why Climb the California 14ers With International Alpine Guides

• Over 40 years Sierra experience leading & teaching thousands of people to safely climb in the mountains

• IFMGA certified and AMGA certified & trained guides. Learn world class techniques from qualified, highly experienced mountain guides

• Local Eastern Sierra based mountain guide service. We live in the mountains of California!

• A better value. We include any gear you need at no extra cost

• 5 star trip advisor rating

Mt. Whitney Guided Climbs

Mt. Whitney, at 14,495 feet, is the highest peak in the lower 48 states and offers fantastic mountaineering and technical rock climbing. John Muir, who made the first ascent of Mt. Whitney’s mountaineer’s route once said the trail is for “soft and succulent people”. Skip the Mt. Whitney trail and find true adventure on Mt. Whitney’s East Face and Mountaineer’s Routes with guidance from a professional AMGA trained mountain guide.

Summer Mt Whitney Climbs

Winter Mt. Whitney Climbs

Sierra Nevada Guided Alpine Climbs

We guide alpine rock climbs throughout the entire High Sierra and are your best source for guided climbs in the Sierra Nevada. From one-day beginner climbs to high end technical rock climbs, let us show you what our home range has to offer. Below are just a few of the High Sierra peaks that we are able to guide. We can guide most peaks throughout the High Sierra so if you have something in mind please contact us!