Our 2024/25 AIARE Level 1, 2, and Avalanche Rescue courses are posted! We have 13 Level 1's and Avalanche Rescue courses, and 1 Level 2 posted for the 24/25 snow season in Mammoth Lakes. If you missed your opportunity this past season, now is the time to start thinking about booking for next season as these courses will continue to be in high demand. We're looking forward to a great 2024/25 season with all of our students once again!
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
Slay @ Home Speaker Series
In conjunction with our Weston Backcountry Sierra Splitboard Program happening this winter in Mammoth Lakes, California, we’re pleased to present the Slay @ Home Speaker Series, sponsored by our partner, Weston! Education has always been at the core of our guide service and supporting our community of backcountry travelers through educational courses is a top priority of ours. Weston’s Slay @ Home Speaker Series hosts an array of educational courses focused on topics such as backcountry basics and how to get started, gear recommendations, avalanche education, and trip planning. The panelist’s facilitating this first series consists of some of the most reputable guides and instructors in our industry from all over North America. Big thanks to our partner Weston for providing these webinars to our community of backcountry travelers!
Click on the button below to register for these free backcountry education webinars and be on the lookout for a Golden State Guiding sponsored event early 2021! Cheers to beginning the process of getting educated and to the journey of a lifelong session of slaying pow!
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course Wrap Up
Our February AIARE Level 1 avalanche course in Mammoth Lakes has officially wrapped up and what a great couple days in the field it was! Big thanks to everyone who came out and attended our first AIARE Level 1, it was a pleasure having you out! And big thanks to GSG AIARE Leader @janczyzewski for facilitating a great course! 1 spot is still available for our March Level 1 running March 24th - 26th in Mammoth! Click the button below to register and learn more!
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!
