Climbing & Mountaineering
In the summer, the Mammoth Lakes area has mountaineering and rock climbing for everyone. Hire a local guide to learn the ropes. In the winter, the area has some of the most accessible backcountry for ice climbing, but that doesn’t mean it’s something everyone should try on their own—even experienced climbers should consider using a local guide service. Look into taking classes from Sierra Mountain Center to get you acquainted with the area and the sport.
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International Alpine Guides
Po Box 1461
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
877-686-2546 (MTN-CLIMB)
One of California’s oldest and largest mountain guiding companies, International Alpine Guides is the leading mountain guide service in the Golden State with bases in Mammoth Lakes, Lake Tahoe and Mount Shasta, providing mountain and ice climbing classes, rock climbing courses, backcountry skiing, avalanche courses and Yosemite hiking tours throughout… Learn More
Via Ferrata
The Adventure Center, 1001 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
800-626-6684
Challenge yourself with a guided climbing adventure on the rugged cliffs of Mammoth Mountain. Via Ferrata, which means “iron path,” is a network of climbing routes using steel cables, iron rungs and suspended bridges fixed to the rock that climbers are attached to for safety. With six different routes that… Learn More
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES)
1 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-0791
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of children and adults with disabilities by offering year-round outdoor activities, creating inspiring challenges, providing expert instruction and adaptive equipment, and rallying the community to accommodate people with disabilities. We have adaptive equipment to fulfill everyone’s winter… Learn More
Mammoth Lakes Trail System
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mammothtrails.org is the all-season reference for information about the trails of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System. Operated in conjunction with the National Forest Service and the Town of Mammoth Lakes, the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website provides visitors with accurate location, terrain, and difficulty information for over 100 individual trails… Learn More
Mammoth Adventure Center
10001 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
800-626-6684
Launch your outdoor adventure from Mammoth Mountain’s activity hub. Eurobungee trampolines, a zip line and a rock-climbing wall are the perfect way to spend an afternoon around the Main Lodge. Plus, you can access other adventure activities, like mountain biking, archery with foam-tipped arrows, a scenic gondola ride to the… Learn More
TrekSierra
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-923-3550
TrekSierra is a premium backpacking guide service helping any and everyone to make magical memories in the mountains. TrekSierra offers an all-inclusive backcountry experience with all the support you need. From top of the line rentals and equipment, to gourmet backcountry meals, and full camp set up, they will do… Learn More
Ground Up Climbing Guides
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
609-647-4787
The Mammoth Lakes region is the center of Eastern Sierra rock climbing, and Ground Up Climbing Guides is your portal into the local crags and back country climbing. Whether you are a new or novice climber looking to experience the thrill and excitement of your first outdoor climbing experience, or… Learn More
Yosemite National Park
Tioga Road
Lee Vining, CA 93541
209-372-0200
A spectacular day trip, Yosemite National Park is just a 45-minute drive from Mammoth Lakes. Hike through famous Tuolumne Meadows and dip your toes in Tenaya Lake. Iconic Half Dome , El Capitan and Yosemite Valley waterfalls are a scenic 1.5-hour drive through the park from Tuolumne Meadows. Check the… Learn More