Five Day - Alpine Leadership Camp

The Sierra Alpine Leadership Camp is more than a course—it’s a full alpine immersion designed to transform the way you travel in the mountains. Over multiple days in a structured yet adventurous setting, this intensive program takes you from the fundamentals of alpine movement all the way to advanced decision-making and leadership. Each day builds intentionally on the last, weaving together technical skill development, group dynamics, and real-world application in stunning alpine terrain.

From learning how to move efficiently with crampons and ice axe to navigating complex terrain and managing a team in variable conditions, you’ll develop not just the skills but the mindset of a mountain leader. Our guides create a formal learning environment while keeping the atmosphere supportive, engaging, and inspiring so that you’re challenged without being overwhelmed.

By the end of camp, you’ll walk away with more than just new techniques: you’ll have the confidence, creativity, and mountain sense to step into leadership roles on your own adventures, whether that means planning bigger objectives in the Sierra, the Cascades, or beyond.

Price: $1,480.00

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Course Goals
- Skill Development: Learn progressive alpine climbing techniques including snow, rock & mixed terrain movement.
- Technical Systems: Introduce rope systems, anchor building, belay methods, and safe transitions between pitches.
- Risk Management: Build awareness of objective hazards (weather, rockfall, avalanche) and develop sound decision-making habits.
- Expedition Living: Provide hands-on experience with alpine camping, cooking, and group systems in a multi-day mountain setting.
- Progression: Move students from seconding and following to taking a more active role in leading and managing technical systems under instructor supervision.
Day 1 – Orientation & Approach
Day 2 – Fundamentals
Day 3 – Anchors & Rope Systems
Day 4 – Applied Skills & Climb
Day 5 – Capstone & Exit
- Endurance: Alpine climbing involves long ascents over varied terrain. A good cardiovascular base is crucial.
- Strength: A focus on leg strength, core stability, and overall muscle conditioning will help you navigate uneven slopes with the weight of a mountaineering pack on.
- Fitness Level: Participants should have a solid fitness foundation and prior hiking experience in mountainous terrain.
- Team work & Communication Skills: Joining a guided trip is an excellent way to gain the necessary communication skills so you are held accountable for pulling your own weight by contributing to the teams decision making.
  Note: By ensuring you meet these prerequisites, you can contribute to a safe and enjoyable experience for yourself and others.
Included:
- Friendly AMGA trained guides.
- Applicable recreation and/or forest service permits.
- Group rescue gear, first aid, rescue sled, GPS/Satellite phone.
- Waste Disposal Bags in compliance with “Leave No Trace” principles.
- 4 season tents
- Ropes
- Stoves
- Fuel
- Pots & pans
- Water storage & treatment
Not Included:
- Mountaineering boots, ice axe, crampons, helmets, harness, carabiners.
- Food/Snacks/Meals
- Transportation
- Guide Gratuities