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209-213-8322

Bear Valley Office & Rock Climbing Shop
Across from the Lobby in the Bear Valley Lodge
P.O. Box 5104
265 Bear Valley Rd, Bear Valley, California 95223

SWS Main Office:
110 Alpine St., Mount Shasta, California 96067

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         Nicholas Blair 
 March 13, 2024
 
 
  Nate was a fantastic guide that took his job very seriously and always acted professionally and responsibly. With that said, he was easy to get along with and made the entire day super enjoyable. From the start, he listened to what I was looking to get out of the experience and tailored the clinic around my goals and objectives. I couldn't have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!
  
 
        lacey igou 
 March 11, 2024
 
 
  Best decision I have made to take an avalanche course on my favorite mountain. I learned way more than I ever anticipated and enjoyed the 3 days! David was an amazing teacher and such a pleasure to be around. I would highly recommend this course to all my friends and thankful for the opportunity.
  
 
        Clayton Poore 
 February 2, 2024
 
 
  We took an 8 day ski trip to Japan with SWS guides and had an absolute blast. I can't commend/recommend them enough and will most definitely be taking advantage of their trips in the future.
  
 
        Amir Ebrahimi 
 January 21, 2024
 
 
  Took my Avalanche Level 1 course with SWS and it was solid. Lots of field time to practice skills and the touring was fun, too.
  
 
        Stetson Wheat 
 January 20, 2024
 
 
  They were very helpful obtaining information for me when they didn't have to be. Thanks a bunch.
  
 
        John Klug 
 January 18, 2024
 
 
  Our splitboard tour in Bear Valley with Nate was excellent. The SWS crew went above and beyond to get the trip planned and scheduled. Highly recommended. Can’t wait for the next trip!
  
 
        Eric Nguyen 
 January 10, 2024
 
 
  Great guides that are passionate about their work! All of my questions were met with a shared enthusiasm of mountains.
  
 
        Noah Hughes 
 January 9, 2024
 
 
  Took the Avy 1 course in Bear Valley with my 18 y.o.daughter and we both loved it. Tim and Nick brought a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge that I appreciated. It was a blast. Highly recommend.