Mammoth Climbing Guides

Specialties

Mammoth Climbing Guides specializes in climbing adventures throughout the Eastern Sierra Nevada! From first time climbers to those with experience we can help you accomplish your goals. We focus on education, training, custom guided trips, light and fast ascents, and climbs that can be accomplished in one day.

With over ten years of rock, alpine, and ice climbing experience in the Sierra Nevada, advanced guide and wilderness emergency care training and certifications we provide exceptional climbing experiences in a safe and fun environment!

Meet the Business Owner

Zach S.

Business Owner

Zach Schneider is the owner, operator, and head guide of Mammoth Climbing Guides. He is a graduate of Prescott College with a degree in Adventure Education and Wilderness Leadership and a minor in Environmental studies. He has lived in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California for over 10 years and knows the range intimately. With over 15 years of climbing experience his climbing resume includes big wall ascents of Yosemite’s iconic El Capitan and Half Dome and wall routes in Zion National Park. He has accomplished long alpine routes all over the Sierra Nevada that require solid skills on rock, ice, and snow. Zach equally enjoys climbing, ice climbing, alpine routes, and skiing. He has climbed all but four of California’s fourteen thousand foot peaks either by a technical climbing route and or by ski descent. His sense of adventure and experience has enabled him to climb in many areas throughout the United States and develop new climbs and climbing areas in the Eastern Sierra.