Ground Up Climbing Guides

Everybody's talkin' about backcountry skiing, what with all the, you know. But are you ready? One Skin Up Backcountry Bootcamp will get you there. A full avalanche course should be on your list, but this weekend will give you the tools to get out to the good stuff safely. Details on the web site. #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north #powday #skinning #adventuring

Time for Grown Up Climbing Camp. Well, almost. March will be here in no time so make your plans now. These weekends are great for folks looking to break out of the climbing gym (is your gym open?) and learn some new skills in the process. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #mammothlakes

It's time. Skin Up Ski Tours will get you were you need to be. @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides #skinning #powderseason #powdays #mammothmountain

Peace. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras

Are you ready? We'll get you there. One weekend with Skin Up and you will have the tools you need (save a full and complete Avalanche Safety Course) to get after it. First session is January 16 - 17. @skinupski... #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides #skinning #powderseason #powdays #mammothmountain See more

It's not really about 'skipping the lift', but that sure is one benefit of getting into the backcountry. What IS it about? Exploring the peace and beauty of our winter landscapes in a brand new way. Oh, the untracked powder is nice, too. @skinupski... #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides #skinning #powderseason #powdays #mammothmountain See more

Starting March 6-7, a full weekend of climbing and learning for less than the cost of a cup of coffee, if that cup of coffee was really, really, expensive. #alabamahills #climbingguide #senderone #mesarimsd #touchstoneclimbing #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #tradclimbing #visitmammoth #socalclimbing #mtb #singletrack

One more storm and we will be getting after it. I tested my skinning legs around the Lakes Basin the other day and things are looking good. Ready for some backcountry? We are, too. #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north #mammothlakes @forrestschwab

Merch table is coming soon. Hats, face coverings, and hats. Did I mention hats? #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides #skinning #powderseason #powdays #mammothmountain

Dream your dream, then call us. @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #bishopca #mammothlakes @forrestschwab #tradisrad #rockclimbing #climbingguide #mammothlakes

This climber has a long way to go. The top of that pitch is right at the tippy top of the column he is climbing on. We LOVE the Tall Wall. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #lonepine #tclimbingguide #mountwhitney #whitneyportal

What is happening on December 15? Skin Up Ski Tours officially launches the winter season. When we gettin' out? @skinupski... #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides See more

It's getting chilly in the Alabama Hills but finding sunny crags will keep us going (almost) all winter. Grown Up Climbing Camps will start up again early in 2021. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #mesarim_nc

Um, yeah. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras

#easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing

The splendor of the Sierra high country in winter. #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north

When we gettin' out? @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides

We are almost ready. Another storm or two and off we go. The Skin Up guide team will be training and dialing in operational details over the next few weeks. Official launch date is December 15. Come and get it! #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north @forrestschwab

Tuttle Creek campground, home of our Mountain Honey Weekend, has some rockin' views. #alabamahills #yoga #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #yogalove #visitmammoth #easternsierra #lovewhatyoudo @shatikelly @soulstokedyogini @mountainhoney @alwynrose

Badassery was afoot. Two climbers next to our group getting it done on one of the few multipitch climbs along Movie Road. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras

When we gettin' out? @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides #socalclimbing

This move will get into your head if you let it. #alabamahills #yoga #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #yogalove #visitmammoth #easternsierra #lovewhatyoudo @shatikelly @soulstokedyogini @mountainhoney @alwynrose

Working on the delicate footwork of the Alabama Hills. #alabamahills #yoga #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #yogalove #visitmammoth #easternsierra #lovewhatyoudo @shatikelly @soulstokedyogini @mountainhoney @alwynrose

I've always known yoga and climbing were close cousins. A confluence of subtle balance, movement and strength. Mountain Honey Yoga and Climbing weekend in Alabama Hills, Nov. 13 - 15. Pure magic. #alabamahills #yoga #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #yogalove #visitmammoth #easternsierra #lovewhatyoudo @shatikelly @soulstokedyogini @mountainhoney @alwynrose

Fall and Spring. For Ground Up, they offer a few weeks of climbing and guiding in the Alabama Hills. The majesty of the place just never ends. A few more weekends and the backcountry ski season will be in full swing. When we gettin' out? #easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #lonepine #visitmammoth #skimammoth #mammothlakes

It won't be long now... #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north

The first snow has fallen. Almost time to get on it. @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides #protectourwinters #firsttracks

The majesty of the Eastern Sierra continually astounds the unsuspecting. #alabamahills #climbingguide #senderone #mesarimsd #touchstoneclimbing #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #tradclimbing #visitmammoth #takeyourkidseverywhere #lovewhereyoulive

What a five star weekend. Dicey weather kept the riff raff out. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #rockclimbing

We had a great crew out for Grown Up Climbing Camp this past weekend. Temps were chilly but the unstable weather made for great photos. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #climbingguide #rockclimbing

When we gettin' out? #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras @skinupski... #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides See more

When we gettin' out? #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides

A full weekend of climbing in the Alabama Hills with instructional clinics on just about anything you want to learn. #mtb #visitmammoth #weekend #climboutside #socalclimbing #mountwhitney #whitneyportal #wander

Make it yours. #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north #splitboarding

Skin Up gets you there. #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #bishopca #395north

Want to learn about...um...anything related to climbing? This weekend is for you. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #lifeoutdoors #getoutside #explorecalifornia

Skin Up Ski Tours is looking for experienced backcountry ski guides. You will need WFR and Level 2 AIARE certification (if you are awaiting recert due to Covid19 shutdown, we can work with that). Please contact us via our website or send an email direct to [email protected] @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #mammothlakes @forrestschwab @groundupguides #snowpros #visitmammoth #skimammoth #backcountryskiing #deeppowder #easternsierra #skitouring #splitboardtouring #protectourwinters #mammothskischool

Fall climbing is in full force. Let's get after it. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #alabamahills #climbingguide #senderone #mesarimsd #touchstoneclimbing #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #tradclimbing #visitmammoth #takeyourkidseverywhere

Do you have what it takes? Skin Up Ski Tours will get you there. #easternsierra #takeyourkidseverywhere #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #takeyourkidseverywhere #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides

Soon. #takeyourkidseverywhere #mesarimsd #touchstoneclimbing #mammothlakes #mammothkids #easternsierra #mammothlakes @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #takeyourkidseverywhere #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides

The delightful insanity that is Matthess Crest. #easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #takeyourkidseverywhere #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #yosemite #tuolumnemeadows #visitmammoth

Let's get out there! A weekend of sport climbing and clinics for anyone ready to tie in. Details on our site. www.groundupclimbingguides.com #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #mesarim_mv ... #easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #takeyourkidseverywhere #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing See more

There are still spots open Nov. 7 - 8 for climbing camp in the Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, CA. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #mesarim_mv #mesarimsd #getoutside #optoutside

We know it's unseemly to brag, but dang it, when your guest leaves this kind of thoughtful review, it's hard not to want to crow a little about it. "Clay was responsive and helpful when we were looking to book guided rock climbing in Mammoth. He coordinated a great location that was ideal for a range of skill levels. It was my first time climbing, and my husband's first time climbing outdoors, and I appreciated how he adjusted our climbs based on our experience. Clay was in...credibly generous with his time, and you can tell that climbing is his passion. We also stumbled upon his kids climbing camp, and you can see how involved and supportive Clay is with the kids. I highly recommend booking Ground Up Climbing, whether you're a novice, a family with kids, or a more experienced climber. He can accommodate a range of skills and levels. " Rachel P. Google reviews #easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #takeyourkidseverywhere #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #lovewhatyoudo @forrestscwab

One of my scariest, early climbs in Tuolumne was Great White Book on Stately Pleasure dome. At only 5.6, it should be very straight forward. One hundred feet of run-out lay-back ups the ante a bit. I nearly cried. #easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #takeyourkidseverywhere #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing

Get outside, before it's too late. @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #takeyourkidseverywhere #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides #mesarimsd #mesarim_mv #outoutside

Another one from Cathedral Peak with my OTHER favorite partners @katietyson51 . #easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #takeyourkidseverywhere #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #visitmammoth #yosemite #lovewhereyoulive #lovewhatyoudo

Still one of my favorite shots with one of my favorite partners from one of my favorite climbs: Cathedral Peak. #easternsierra #rockclimbing #climboutside #goclimb #takeyourkidseverywhere #socalclimbing #mesarimsd #senderone #climbstronghold #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #visitmammoth #mammothlakes #yosemite #tuolumne

Skin Up takes you there. @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #takeyourkidseverywhere #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @groundupguides

When it comes to anchors, simple is best. #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #lonepine #takeyourkidseverywhere #optoutside #mammothlakes

It's what we do. #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #alabamahills #socalclimbing #easternseirras #rockclimbing #optoutside #climbsafe @forrestschwab #takeyourkidseverywhere #mammothlakes

Skin Up Ski Tours will show you the edge. It's up to you to drop over it. @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #takeyourkidseverywhere #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab

Fall sport climbing is on. Come and get it. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras @forrestschwab #optoutside #rockclimbing

World class sport climbing with THAT view. Mini-clinics all weekend on just about anything you want to learn. www.groundupclimbingguides.com #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #rockclimbing #alabamahills #mountainbiking @forrestschwab

#visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #pow #takeyourkidseverywhere #bishopca #mammothlakes #convictlake @forrestschwab @skinupski

There are still spots available this weekend. #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #rockclimbing #lovewhereyoulive #lovewhatyoudo #optoutside

The slow way up is the right way up. @skinupski

The way up is the meal. The way down, the desert. @skinupski #visitmammoth #backcountryskiing #ski #easternsierra #skipow #skimammoth #lifeoutdoors #getoutside #explorecalifornia #lovewhereyoulive #optoutside #splitboard

Yeah, it's a thing and it's happening soon. @skinupski

Come and get it! World class sport climbing in the shadow of Mt. Whitney. Grown Up Climbing Camp will roll into Lone Pine this fall. Space is filling, don't wait. www.groundupclimbingguides.com

Can't wait for Fall and sport climbing in the Alabama Hills. Grown Up Climbing Camp starts Oct. 17 - 18. Come and get it!

We have not seen clear skies list this in a while but we're sure they will be back. The climbing season in the Mammoth region will be winding down but Lone Pine and Ground Up Climbing Camp sessions are right around the corner.

As much as we love trad climbing, clippin' bolts in the Alabama Hills is still very high on our list. We will be settling in to Lone Pine for two weeks of Grown Up Climbing Camp, Oct. 17 -18 and Nov. 7 - 8. www.groundupclimbingguides.com

Sometimes this activity we love so much is baffling. Sure, the friction in the Alabama Hills is good, but what is this guy standing on? #sportclimbing #senderone #mesarimsd #visitmammoth #climboutside #touchstoneclimbing #visitmammoth #alabamahills #hangar18 #socalclimbing #easternseirras #lifeoutdoors #getoutside #explorecalifornia