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Training For Mountaineering

January 27, 2021

Training For Mountaineering

Training for mountaineering is critical for safety and success What Is Mountaineering? Mountaineering is the pursuit of recreation in the mountains.  This can take many forms:  peak ascents, hiking, rock climbing, ice climbing, trail running, backpacking, and skiing, to name a few.  Mountaineering is an all-encompassing word for all of these activities, with each of… Read more »

Training For Mountaineering

January 27, 2021

Training For Mountaineering

Why Climb Mountains

January 7, 2021

Why Climb Mountains

August 30, 2020

Rock Climbing Mt. Whitney

Devils Crag #1

August 25, 2020

Climbing Devils Crag

High on Mt. Humphreys NW Ridge

July 16, 2020

Mt. Humphreys Northwest Ridge

Stunning views high on the North Ridge of Mt. Conness!

July 10, 2020

North Ridge of Mt. Conness

Mt. Whitney Summit!

July 9, 2020

SMI Guides are back in action!

January 27, 2020

Snow Travel Courses in Full Swing

January 7, 2020

Are You Ready for Some Backcountry Fun This Season???

On October 4-8, 2019 SMI founder Kurt Wedberg led a group of intrepid mountain bikers to the summit of Kilimanjaro.

October 16, 2019

Summit Kilimanjaro MTB!

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About SMI

Sierra Mountaineering International was founded by Kurt Wedberg in the fall of 1995. We are specialists in all types of mountaineering guiding and instruction year round in this inspiring and beautiful mountain range. We are also positioned to guide expeditions to high peaks on all seven continents. Our friendly and personable expert guide staff brings together the collective experience of 100+ global expeditions plus 25+ years of Sierra mountaineering into every trip we do. We invite you to come learn why hundreds of our clients repeatedly return to us for more new and exciting adventures in the Sierra and destinations worldwide!

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Sierra Mountaineering International

236 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514 USA · info@sierramountaineering.com · PH: 760-872-4929 · FAX: 760-872-2489

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