Great day in the backcountry with our guest Connor as we helped facilitate a research project that incorporated the recording of the Yosemite Toad! Not a bad place to do some research while getting in a few turns. Thanks for coming out Connor and big thanks to GSG Split Guide @sierranevadasplitboarding for the day in the field.
Break up with your Bank
Golden State Guiding wants to keep the momentum going regarding our campaign in 2020, Break up with your Bank! Quoting an article recently published regarding financial institutions funding the fossil fuel industry, Howard Fisher, CEO of Basso Capital Management had this to say “To put it simply, you’re either funding fossil fuel extraction or not. Big banks fund big oil, big oil funds lobbyists, lobbyists control policy and hold the key to environmental policy change.”
In the last 4 years a collective 35 banks throughout the world have contributed 2.7 trillion dollars to the fossil fuel industry, the top 5 donors being @chase, @wellsfargo, @citi, @bankofamerica, and @rbc. It’s important for everyone to understand who they are supporting through their financial institution choices.
Click here to read an article GSG Founder and Guide @rhartegan was featured in speaking to the decision to move GSG from Chase to Bank of the West. And big shout out to @cliffhangerguides for the support and for being a standup voice in the community.
Climb to Farm Event
Golden State Guiding has partnered up with our good friends at Patagonia and Enjoy the Farm for a fun weekend of rock climbing, camping, farm-to-table cuisine, up-cycling/ sustainable farming, and community!
Join us for an exciting weekend of rock climbing at two of San Diego’s most reputable crags with our professionally trained, AMGA Guides. After our first day of climbing, guests will have the opportunity to camp under the stars within the 9 acre, Enjoy the Farm grounds, take a tour of the facilities to learn about their regenerative fruit farm and up-cycling workshop, and enjoy each others company along the way. A fully catered, farm-to-table vegetarian dinner will be prepared by Chef Ron McCord Saturday evening along with refreshments provided by our friends Pure Brewing and Juneshine. Coffee and breakfast will also be provided Sunday morning.
Keeping with our 1% for the Planet commitment and giving back, 10% of all proceeds will go to the non-profit organization, Friends of Joshua Tree! Click the button below to learn more and to register for our Climb to Farm event!
1% for the Planet Annual Donation
GSG is pleased to announce we've made our 1% for the Planet annual contribution to the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center and Protect Our Winters. These nonprofit organizations spend countless hours delivering us vital information so we can make educated decisions in the backcountry and work hard to maintain access and bring environmental awareness to the places we spend so much of our time in. Please check them out and support where you can, it’s always appreciated! High-fives all around to the businesses that are affiliated with 1% for the Planet and for their commitment to a better world. Also, make sure to give our talented friend Miles Weaver who shot this photo a follow if you haven’t already, you’ll be happy you did! 📷 @milesweaverphoto
Mount Woodson Cleanup
Attention all climbers! The annual Mount Woodson Cleanup is happening Saturday, March 23rd from 8:30 am - 11:30 am! Come out and join Allied Climbers of San Diego, the American Alpine Clubs San Diego Chapter, REI and us for a day of stewardship, socializing, coffee sipping and doughnut devouring! Click the button below to learn more. See you on the hill!
1% for the Planet x Golden State Guiding
Golden State Guiding is proud to announce we’re an official member of 1% for the Planet.
Supporting our community of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts has always been at the forefront of our service but equally important is our responsibility as a business to protect the natural places we recreate in for future generations.
Our commitment to preserving the environment begins in the field and with 1% for the Planet. We couldn’t be more thrilled to share this exciting news with our community and begin supporting the organizations we believe make a difference.
Photo: @Jameson.Schultz