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Our company is co-owned and co-directed by Tim Keating, CEO and one of the original co-founders of the company. Along with Dave Cressman, our 10 year Shasta operations manager, now President of the company. Established in 1981, we are one of only 3 guide services to operate on Mt. Shasta and one of 8 guides’ services to operate in both winter and summer mountaineering operation in the Inyo National Forest including Mt. Whitney.

M15970 has been offering rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, alpine mountaineering, certified avalanche seminars (level I and level II), backpacking, survival, and back country skiing, ski touring, and mountain ski descents throughout California for over 27 years. We also offer international seminars and have been conducting expeditions to countries such as Nepal, Russia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile for over 18 years.

All our guides are rigidly screened for appropriate levels of expertise and are required to annually attend our 3-day winter and summer guides training sessions and adhere to the policies of our company. All guides hold at least Wilderness First Responder, CPR, certificates with some having advanced training such as Emergency medical technicians. Winter guides hold certificates in Level I and Level II Avalanche training and rescue.

Our senior staff is trained in "Leave No Trace" techniques which are practiced on all courses. Most Guides are members of the AMGA (American Mountain Guides Associations) with certifications and course work in various disciplines. The majority of our staff holds at least Bachelors degrees in one or more disciplines. Average age of our guides is 35, with approximately 12 years of climbing, skiing or mountaineering experience; with some long-time guides with 25 years or more experience in the mountains.

Questions and Answers

M15970 offer climbs and courses throughout California from Mt. Whitney to Mt. Shasta and around the world.

1. How long has the business been operating and how did it start?

Professional guiding since 1981.

2. What is your company's mission?

At M15970 we are professional mountain guides specializing in relaxed, practical, safe learning adventures in spectacular wilderness setting. We know how difficult it is for our clients to escape the pressures and frustration of the “daily grind” and experience the adventure they have heard or read about. We know how they want to “get away from it all” and experience the adventure they deserve. This is why for over 30 years we have developed our program of wilderness climbs and courses. We will set you free from the daily grind, teach you the skill you need to know, give you the confidence you want and our system of trip planning will allow you to attend with little time spent on preparing for your adventure. Come join us for a memorable outdoor adventure, whether you want a wilderness respite, or expedition training.

3. What does your company specialize in?

Mountaineering guided climbs and instructional courses in mountaineering, winter climbing, rock instruction.

4. Who is the founder or owner of the company and briefly describe his/her past activities?

M15970 aka Sierra Wilderness Seminars Inc. our parent company, is co-owned by Timothy S. Keating, CEO, one of the original founders of the company. David Cressman, COO, Chief Operations Officer taking care of the day to day operations of M15970 out of our Mt. Shasta office. Our newest member of the ownership team is "JB" James Brown our CMO, Chief Marketing Officer, taking care of the Social Media and Marketing Development needs of M15970.

5. What is your most popular travel package and why?

Climbing Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer's Route, due to it challenging summit at 14,505 ft. making it the highest mountain in the lower 48 states along with the spectacular beauty of the Sierra Nevada combine for an excellent adventure and challenge.

6. What is the best compliment you received from a client?

The best guided experience on any mountain, even better then RMI on Mt. Rainier and they are a hard act to follow! I will be doing other trips with you guys in the future!

Vacation Packages offered by supplier M15970
Picture	Name	Highlight	Activity	Price	Destination

	Beginner's Mt. Shasta Summit Climb - Contact Supplier	Join us on Mount Shasta for a two day summit ascent the main route! It is one of the best rock climbing courses. Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Outdoor Skills School	USD 495	California

	Introduction to Mountaineering Shasta Climb - Contact Supplier	Have a 3-day mountain climbing courses in California. Climb Mt. Shasta and learn the basic mountaineering. Come join us! Read more >>>	Tour Package Outdoor Skills School Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 545	California

	Mt. Kilimanjaro - Expedition and Safari - Contact Supplier	Enjoy an exciting and fun filled 14 day adventure trip to Mount Kilimanjaro! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Wildlife Viewing	USD 3795	Tanzania

	High Altitude Mountaineering Course in Ecuador - Contact Supplier	Have a true adventure travel around Ecuador. Spend 21 days mountaineering, hiking, exploring, and enjoying the culture! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Outdoor Skills School	USD 2995	Ecuador

	High Altitude Mountaineering Course in Bolivia - Contact Supplier	Learn to climb at high altitude with our Bolivia mountaineering course! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Ice Climbing	USD 3495	Bolivia

	Everest Base Camp Trek - Contact Supplier	Our Everest Basecamp trek will be a 16 day trek through Everest base camp stopping along the way to tour the centuries old Buddhist monasteries. Read more >>>	Tour Package Hiking & Trekking	USD 2995	Nepal

	Mt. Shasta Ice Ax and Crampon Clinic - Contact Supplier	Have an unforgettable 1 day Mount Shasta Ice Ax and Crampon Clinic tour and learn the skills to climb. Read more >>>	Tour Package Outdoor Skills School Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 125	California

	Mt. Shasta Basic Mountaineering Clinic - Contact Supplier	Try on a 1-day tour on Mt. Shasta Basic Mountaineering Clinic on the slopes of Mt. Shasta! Read more >>>	Tour Package Outdoor Skills School Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 135	California

	Casaval Ridge Mt. Shasta Summit Climb - Contact Supplier	Enjoy an unforgettable Casaval Ridge Climb to the Summit of Mt. Shasta! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Outdoor Skills School	USD 645	California

	Intermediate Mountaineering Course - Contact Supplier	Learn to climb join our Intermediate Mountaineering Tour! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Ice Climbing	USD 545	California

	Mt. Shasta Ice & Snow Expedition Seminar - Contact Supplier	Prepare to climb anywhere in the world, Mount Shasta Ice and Snow Expedition Seminar! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Ice Climbing	USD 825	California

	Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel - Contact Supplier	Take great 3 days skill courses in Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Ice Climbing	USD 575	California

	Basic Alpine Mountaineering Course (3 days) - Contact Supplier	Enjoy the best of the Sierra join our great 3 day Basic Alpine Mountaineering Course! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Outdoor Skills School	USD 525	California

	Advanced Alpine Mountaineering Course (3 days) - Contact Supplier	Have an exciting 3 day Advanced Alpine Mountaineering Course around California! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Ice Climbing	USD 595	California

	Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route - Contact Supplier	Take an exciting 3 day Mount Whitney mountaineering tour around California! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Ice Climbing	USD 675	California

	Advanced Mountaineering Camp - Contact Supplier	Enjoy the Sierra's best, join our Advanced Mountaineering Camp and take a 5 day course on summit climbs. Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Outdoor Skills School	USD 975	California

	Certified Avalanche Level I Course - Contact Supplier	Take our best 3 day Certified Avalanche Level I Course in California! Read more >>>	Tour Package Skiing & Snowboarding Outdoor Skills School	USD 365	California

	Mt. Shasta Summit Climb - Contact Supplier	Have an amazing 2 day Mount Shasta summit climb guided tour! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Outdoor Skills School	USD 425	California

	Private Ski Tours - Contact Supplier	Enjoy yourself in the excellently instructed in back country 8-day private ski and snowboarding tour! Read more >>>	Tour Package Skiing & Snowboarding Outdoor Skills School	USD 155	California

	High Altitude Mountaineering Course in Peru - Contact Supplier	Come and join our 19-day high altitude mountaineering course in Cordillera Blancas in Peru! Read more >>>	Tour Package Ice Climbing Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 2895	Peru

	Introduction to High Altitude Mountaineering, Mexico Volcanoes - Contact Supplier	Enjoy the best of our unforgettable introduction to high altitude mountaineering Mexico volcanoes! Read more >>>	Tour Package Volcano Tours Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 2295	Mexico

	Aconcagua 22,834 ft. Expedition - Contact Supplier	Enjoy the best of our 3-week unforgettable Aconcagua Expedition! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 3850	Argentina

	Private and Group Rock Climbing Instruction Course - Contact Supplier	Come and join our private 7 day rock climbing instruction course around California! Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Hiking & Trekking	USD 100	California

	Survival for Backpackers Course - Contact Supplier	This excellent basic survival 6 day course is designed for backpackers and hikers! Read more >>>	Tour Package Wildlife Viewing	USD 895	California

	Yosemite Basic Backpacking 101 - Contact Supplier	We will guide you through the basics of back country travel, map & compass, "Leave No Trace" camping, cookery, packing light, along with Sierra Nevada history, geology, and wildflower id Read more >>>	Tour Package Camping Hiking & Trekking	USD 585	California

	Half Dome Classic Yosemite for Beginners - Contact Supplier	Don't miss this wonderful 4 day course for fit beginners in a classic Yosemite setting! Read more >>>	Tour Package Ecotourism	USD 745	California

	Yosemite for Experienced Backpackers Course - Contact Supplier	Come and join our unforgettable Yosemite for Experienced Backpackers Course! Read more >>>	Tour Package Ecotourism National Parks	USD 925	California

	High Sierra Trail Backpacking with Mt. Whitney Ascent - Contact Supplier	An adventure for intermediate to experienced hikers who want to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the High Sierra Trail, learning and refining your backpacking living skills. Read more >>>	Tour Package Ecotourism Hiking & Trekking	USD 1875	California

	Cho Oyo Expedition - Contact Supplier	Join us for an expedition to Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world, at 8188 meters ( 26,901 ft.). Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 16950	Tibet

	Mount Elbrus Mountaineering Expedition - Contact Supplier	Have an unforgettable 15-day tour to the highest mountain in Europe - Mount Elbrus, revere its scenery and enjoy your time climbing the summit. Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 3995	Russia Georgia

	Morocco High Atlas Mountains Adventure - Contact Supplier	Take a 10-day tour to Atlas Mountains in Morocco where you'll have the great chance to reach its highest peak is Jbel Toubkal. Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 1595	Morocco

	Kamchatka Volcanoes Trek - Contact Supplier	Come join this tour for a remote 16-day volcano trekking adventure over Kamchatka peninsula, where you can also admire forests with unique and exotic plants, full of wild birds and animals. Read more >>>	Tour Package Volcano Tours Hiking & Trekking	USD 2895	Russia

	Trek In The Altai Mountains - Contact Supplier	Have a wonderful 15-day hiking tour over Altai Mountains. Discover the beauty of Russia, Kazakhstan, China and the reveal the mystery of Shamanist traditions. Read more >>>	Tour Package Hiking & Trekking Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 2395	Russia Kazakhstan Mongolia

	Cordillera Blanca Adventure and Trek - Contact Supplier	Take a two-week long mountaineering tour to Cordillera Blanca and enjoy fine alpine trekking and climbing Nevado Huascaran - the highest mountain in Peru. Read more >>>	Tour Package Hiking & Trekking	USD 2995	Peru

	Serengeti Adventure Tour - Contact Supplier	Take an astonishing tour around Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in Kenya and Tanzania. Read more >>>	Tour Package National Parks Volcano Tours	USD 1895	Tanzania Kenya

	Basic Mountaineering Course - Contact Supplier	Take our 5-day comprehensive course in the basics of alpine climbing. Learn how to use a variety of tools and techniques, as well combining skills for mixed alpine routes. Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 895	California

	Advanced Mountaineering Course - Contact Supplier	Experience the best of our 5-day advanced mountaineering courses in the spectacular Palisades of the Sierra Nevada Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing	USD 995	California

	North Palisade (14,242 ft.) and Polemonium Peak (14,080 ft.) - Contact Supplier	Have a 3-day mountaineering and hiking tour over Palisades in Sierra Nevada to the North Palisade and Polemonium Peaks. Read more >>>	Tour Package Mountain/Rock Climbing Hiking & Trekking	USD 750	California

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