Sierra Splitboard Program Wrap Up!

Well we did it! We just wrapped up another round of our Sierra Splitboard Program, sponsored by our good friends over at Weston Backcountry, Volcom, Electric, and Ridge Merino. While the tide is still relatively low in the backcountry, that didn’t deter from our guests having an epic weekend of split education and avalanche training. Big thanks to everyone who attended our Sierra Splitboard Program this year and as always, a big thanks is owed to GSG Guides Trevor Husted and Michael Cariello for facilitating another great course for our guests. Couldn’t do it without our GSG fam. And a large shoutout to our awesome friends and partners over at Weston, Volcom, Electric, and Ridge for supplying us with the goods and the support to make this happen. Photos courtesy of the talented Finn Kirkpatrick @finnkirks

Sierra Splitboard Program

With the support of Volcom and Weston Backcountry, Golden State Guiding will be rolling out our highly anticipated Sierra Splitboard Program in the Mammoth Lakes area for the 2023/2024 snow season! The programming will be multifaceted and will cover a wide variety of topics including familiarizing yourself with your splitboard setup and how to properly transition from tour to ride mode, learning how to set an efficient skin track, kick turn techniques, hands on use of avalanche equipment and how to properly use it, trip planning software reviews, basic backcountry etiquette, and much more. The overall goal of our Sierra Splitboard Program will be to introduce snowboarders to a new medium in their activity, to familiarize them with the current equipment in the market, give them entry level tools to access the backcountry, and most importantly, lay a foundation for good practices in the future to make the best decisions possible when traveling in avalanche terrain. Click the button below for more info and to register for our Sierra Splitboard Program in Mammoth Lakes today!

Weston Backcountry // Sierra Splitboarding Program

Golden State Guiding and our good friends over at Weston Backcountry are excited to announce that registration is officially open for our 2022/23 Sierra Splitboard Program in the Mammoth Lakes area!

With the support of Weston Backcountry, Golden State Guiding will be rolling out our highly anticipated Sierra Splitboard Program in the Mammoth Lakes area for the 2022/2023 snow season! The programming will be multifaceted and will cover a wide variety of topics including familiarizing yourself with your splitboard setup and how to properly transition from tour to ride mode, learning how to set an efficient skin track, kick turn techniques, hands on use of avalanche equipment and how to properly use it, trip planning software reviews, basic backcountry etiquette, and much more. The overall goal of our Sierra Splitboard Program will be to introduce snowboarders to a new medium in their sport, to familiarize them with the current equipment in the market, give them entry level tools to access the backcountry, and most importantly, lay a foundation for good practices in the future to make the best decisions possible when traveling in avalanche terrain. Click the button below to learn more and to register for our Weston Sierra Splitboard Program this winter in Mammoth Lakes!

Intro to Backcountry Splitboarding Course Recap

Another great weekend in the high country for our Intro to Splitboarding Course in the Eastern Sierra! Nothing more satisfying than watching our guests grow throughout the season after attending multiple programs. Nearly all of our guests for this outing attend our Split 101, Intro to Splitboarding, an AIARE Level 1 and then topped it off with an overnight backcountry trip where they got to experience some big terrain! Big thanks to all those who attended our IBC course and special thanks to GSG Ski Guide @janczyzewski for facilitating another awesome weekend and to GSG Ambassador @jamesonschultz.studio for capturing all the special moments. We’re already working on our 2022 winter programming so stay tuned for some exciting courses coming your way soon! Click the button below to view the full IBC photo gallery!

AIARE 2020/21 Season Wrap Up

Well that’s a wrap! Our AIARE Avalanche Course season has come to an end. Over 65 students attended either a Level 1 or Companion Rescue Course with GSG! Big shout out to all of our guests that registered for a course to better themselves and their partners in the backcountry, your community appreciates it! And lastly, we want to send a BIG THANK YOU to our AIARE Leader Jan Czyzewski for facilitating 10 courses throughout the season. Incredible job Jan, our service and guests can’t thank you enough for your commitment to this community. Also, Jan couldn’t do it alone! Big thanks to GSG AIARE Instructors Jonathan Cahill and Evan Haines for stepping in and helping on our larger courses, you guys did an incredible job! Looking forward to the 2021/22 season with all of you! 📷 @jamesonschultz.studio

Weston Sierra Splitboard Program // Registration Open!

Registration officially opens today for our Weston Backcountry Sierra Splitboard Program in Mammoth Lakes, CA!

Golden State Guiding is excited to announce our new partnership with Weston Backcountry, a splitboard and ski company based out of Minturn, Colorado! GSG was drawn to Weston specifically for their dedication to education in the backcountry, their desire to support guides and guide services in our industry, their commitment to the environment and being a 1% for the Planet member like we are, and the overall stoke they have for winter time backcountry travel, whether that be on a splitboard or skis!

With the support of Weston, Golden State Guiding is rolling out our Sierra Splitboard Program in the Mammoth Lakes area for the 2020/2021 snow season! The programming will be multifaceted and will cover a wide variety of topics in the field and also in a classroom setting. The overall goal of our Sierra Splitboard Program will be to introduce snowboarders and splitboarders to a new medium in their sport, to familiarize them with the current equipment in the market, to give them entry level tools to access the backcountry, and most importantly, lay a foundation for good practices in the future to make the best decisions possible when traveling in avalanche terrain. Click the link in our bio to learn more and to register for our Weston Backcountry Sierra Splitboard Program! Looking forward to a great program with all you shredders out there!

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GSG Becomes an AIARE Provider!

It’s been a long time coming but Golden State Guiding is thrilled to announce we’re officially an AIARE provider! AIARE (American Institute of Avalanche Research Education) produces the highest level of avalanche education material for recreational and professional backcountry travelers and GSG is honored to now be able to deliver this curriculum in the Eastern Sierra region. Our AIARE Level 1, 2 and Companion Rescue courses act as the foundation for any avid backcountry traveler looking to understand the complexities of snowpacks in winter terrain and are the building blocks for a long, successful career in the backcountry and adventuring into the mountains. Click the button below to learn more about our AIARE course offerings and to register for a course this winter!

AIARE Level 1 Course // Mammoth Lakes

Great weekend up in the mountains during an @aiare_official Level 1 Avalanche course facilitated by @ryanahuetter, @janczyzewski and the @sierramountaincenter. Continued education is something we as guides continuously seek out whether for professional or recreational use. We highly recommend taking the AIARE Level 1 course whether you’re a guide looking to further your career in the alpine or someone who simply loves backcountry travel. The course is incredibly informative and worth every penny. Big thanks to Ryan, Jan, Sierra Mountain Center and AIARE for facilitating a great 3 days. #goldenstateguiding@amga1979