Women’s Climbing Weekend
Climbing, Camping & Crag-Side Adventures
Several Dates in 2024!
From $325 for weekend event
Trip Summary
Let’s get together and climb in the beautiful Eastern Sierra!
We’ll be setting up a base camp and having a fun, casual weekend climbing together. We’ll focus on footwork, climbing techniques with an emphasis on mindset to build up confidence.
Come on out and get to meet other women who share your same passion!
All experience levels are welcome to join, see details below on climbing ability per event.
Our Women’s Climbing Weekends are incredibly popular so book quickly to secure your spot.
2024 Dates
Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, CA
May 3 - 5, 2024
June 7 - 9, 2024
October 4 - 6, 2024
$425 - Full Camp / Meals / Climbing Weekend
$325 - Climbing Only (You take care of accommodations/meals.)
Granite Basin near June Lake, CA
July 19 - 21, 2024
$325 - Full Camp / Meals / Climbing Weekend
Highlights
Outdoor rock climbing on top roped routes up to 5.11.
Small group format that is inviting to both beginner and more intermediate climbers.
Climb in a beautiful destination with a view of majestic Mount Whitney in the background or in upper elevations out of Lee Vining.
Top rope climbs set up by your guide with helpful, expert guidance on footwork, technique & basic knots.
Weekend includes campground stay & meals. Camp under the gaze of the Eastern Sierra skyline with meals cooked by your Alpinistas camp host.
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Climbing Weekend
Itinerary
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Friday
Meet your guides at the campground.
Once at the campground, set up your tent (or your honda hotel), chat with your fellow climbers and hang out by the campfire.
Feel free to arrive anytime after 2PM. A light dinner will be prepared for those making it by dinnertime with snacks for those arriving later.
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Saturday
Breakfast with the group. Enjoy a self-serve continental breakfast provided by your host. Then, head to the climbing site!
First things first, we’ll discuss all of our gear, go over critical safety rules, and then your instructors will do demo climbs to set up some ropes while talking about belayer and climber techniques.
Time to climb!
In the afternoon, we’ll talk about footwork techniques and work on some specific problems together.
More climbing until late afternoon, then back to camp to relax and enjoy a great dinner with fresh ingredients cooked by your host.
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Sunday
Enjoy a relaxing self-serve continental breakfast and coffee provided by your host while gazing at amazing sunrise views. Time permitting, enjoy a short yoga session then back to the crag for one last day of climbing.
We’ll explore some slightly more challenging routes, covering additional techniques and get in a few last climbs before we say our goodbyes.
Course will run until 3PM but you may depart as early as 12PM if your travel plans require.
What’s Included
Professional AMGA female rock guide
5:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 10 clients, 2 guides
Guided climbing for all skill levels ranging from 5.5 up to 5.11+
Ropes, protection, belay device, helmets and harnesses
Meals as noted on the daily itinerary
Campsites for Friday and Saturday night.
Permit fees
% of sales goes back to the Bureau of Land Management
Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store for climbing gear
Access to Alpinistas private online community
Activity, Fitness & Skills
Climbing: event options for beginner to intermediate + climbers
Climbing spots are quickly accessible from your car so minimal hiking will take place. There will be plenty of breaks during instruction segments. Canopy will be available for added shade, if needed.
It is helpful if you have a little bit of climbing knowledge such as from indoor climbing but if you are a true beginner then that is ok too! Please read the event list to determine the right event for your ability.
Accommodations
Campground camp sites
Client to provide own tent and sleeping gear. No camp gear will be provided for this event, however, large tent & cot are available to rent at checkout.
Not interested in camping, not your style? No worries, choose the education only option to handle your own lodging and meals.
Not Included
Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
Transfers to and from trailheads - carpool ok
Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks, snacks
Guide gratuities
Personal climbing shoes
Personal camping gear - upgrade for us to provide tents + mattress
Personal items
Alabama Hills - Lone Pine, CA
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This event is great for those that are new to outdoor climbing or for those that are intermediate climbers. Routes will range from 5.4 - 5.9. We start on a really low angle slab to build up confidence on the rock and then progress to harder climbs. We will be able to divide the group up if ability levels vary.
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Friday Night
Meet your camp host at Tuttle Creek Campground out of Lone Pine, CA
Climbing will take place at different areas around the epic Alabama Hills over the weekend. This area is great for spring and fall climbing since the low desert gets extremely hot during mid-summer. October is a great time for really warm days but chilly evenings.
Granite Basin - Lee Vining, CA
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This event is great for those that have intermediate level climbing skills. For those that are new to outdoor climbing, you should be comfortable climbing indoor routes over 5.7 as routes here will range from 5.7 - 5.10.
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This is one of the spots if you wanna climb in the Eastern Sierra and not get scorched by high temps. Granite Basin sits at an elevation of 7,700 feet so while you can expect bright sunny days, the air will be cooler than the desert. Evenings will also be very mild.
Friday Night
Meet your guides Oh Ridge campground in June Lake, CA
You will then carpool to the climbing area the next day. Granite Basin, off of 120 east in the Sagehen Summit area just below Mono Lake is a wonderful hidden gem.
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Gear List
If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring.
Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save some money? Check out our rental page for great gear to borrow for your trip or shop at Alpinistas Re-Cover department for gently used gear online.
Get ready to conquer the outdoors, Alpinistas! We can't wait to see you on the trail.
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Meals & plates, utensils
Ropes, protection, quick draws, helmets, harness, belay devices
Group First Aid Kit
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Climbing appropriate apparel
Climbing shoes
Camping Gear (unless upgrading)
Snacks, beverages
Sunblock and Lip Balm
Water Bottles or Hydration System
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Headlamp with Fresh Batteries
Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner
Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection
Hand Sanitizer
Sun Hat
Sunglasses and Accessories
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Have questions about the gear list?
Give us a call at 775-230-7125 or send us a chat or email.
Helpful for booking
What to expect after you book your reservation
After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with packing list and arrival details. The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.
Your event does require a certain minimum number of participants to run. Don’t worry though, our group size is naturally quite small to keep it special and relaxing experience so the minimum booking requirement is also lower than other guide services.
Can I sleep in my car instead of a tent?
Yes. Both areas allow for sleeping in your car if a tent is not desired.
I do not have all of the gear. Can I still attend?
You will need specific items of gear in order to climb, however, we provide almost everything you need except climbing shoes. Shoes are available for rent for the event. Please indicate at checkout.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Please indicate that when completing our intake form, after booking.
What is the closest airport?
The nearest airport to Alabama Hills is Lone Pine is Bishop, CA (BIH). The closest airport to Granite Basin is either Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH) or Reno, NV (RNO).
Booking airfare?
If you are flying in for this trip, please contact us before booking airfare to make sure that your trip is confirmed. We require a minimum number of participants to operate.
General weather expectations
Eastern Sierra desert daytime temperatures can vastly range depending on the time of year. Expect warm sunny days and chilly evenings. Expect more information based on the event date that you book as April weather is cooler than June and then September temps start to drop again. This event will be rescheduled if it rains or snows in the area that we are climbing.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip in the event unforeseeable circumstances or illness comes up that interferes with your ability to join the trip.
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