The Eastern Sierra is well-known for its easy access to hundreds of ski summits.
On our Peak Descents – North program, your guide will choose 2 amazing Eastern Sierra peaks in the greater Mammoth area for quality of skiing, mountain hazard considerations, overall mountain aesthetics, peak “summit skiability,” and group profile. We may go as far north as Virginia Lakes, above Conway Summit, and as far south as Rock Creek above Tom’s Place.
From the trip description by Sierra Mountain Guides
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingAMGA Trained/Certified Ski Guide; This program requires a minimum of 2 to run on these scheduled dates at this promotional price, and will have a maximum guiding ratio of 4:1.
- 1 guide : 4 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Advanced-expert downhill skiing skills
- Ability to control speed and execute fall-line turns in control and comfort in difficult snow conditions (deep powder, heavy and/or moist snow, breakable crust, firm or icy, etc.)
- Ability to execute hop turns on 40 degree+, firm slopes, coming to a complete and immediate stop at the finish of each turn
- Ability to sideslip forward and backward, with edge control, on steep, firm slopes
- Experience ski touring in the backcountry using ski touring equipment (boots, bindings, skins, transceiver, shovel, probe, etc.
- Ability to make uphill facing kick-turns in an uphill track on a slope
- Very good fitness
- Sport
- Ski
From the trip description by Sierra Mountain Guides
What the price includes
Included
- Avalanche rescue equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe)As needed.
- AMGA Trained/Certified Ski Guide
- Avalanche Rescue Equipment Rental (Transceiver, Shovel, & Probe) as needed
Not included
- Lodging
- Transfers
- Personal ski touring and mountain gear (we have some items for rent)
- Lodging & transportation
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Meals, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: Meet your guide in the morning in the town of Mammoth Lakes. The guide will reveal the plan and we will transport to the ski destination. Ski a local warm-up peak up to around 8 hours max roundtrip and descend to spend the night in or around Mammoth. There are plenty of places to go to for dinner and rehydration and there are natural hot springs located several miles south of town throughout the Long Valley. The guide will let you know the plan for the next day which will likely include an alpine start.
- Day 2: Early start! Ski a big peak. Anticipate a big day out of up to 10 hours or so and ideally don't plan to drive a very long distance at the end of the day.
From the trip description by Sierra Mountain Guides
Location
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 – Apr 18, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "April 17-18" under the 2027 dates. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 910 USD$910 per person — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; minimum of 2 to run on these dates at this price | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 24 – Apr 25, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "April 24-25" under the 2027 dates. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 910 USD$910 per person — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; minimum of 2 to run on these dates at this price | Available | Book on company website |
| May 8 – May 9, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "May 8-9" under the 2027 dates. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 910 USD$910 per person — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; minimum of 2 to run on these dates at this price | Available | Book on company website |
| May 15 – May 16, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "May 15-16" under the 2027 dates. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 910 USD$910 per person — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; minimum of 2 to run on these dates at this price | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
This program requires a minimum of 2 to run on these scheduled dates at this promotional price, and will have a maximum guiding ratio of 4:1. We are happy to arrange this program on a custom, private basis.
From the trip description by Sierra Mountain Guides
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