Welcome to Alpinistas…

..the most popular destination for guided outdoor adventures in the Sierra Nevada!

We are a women's outdoor recreation and education guiding business specializing in backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, and outdoor skills. We’re exclusively focused on empowering women to explore the outdoors through a female-focused and supportive and inclusive experience.

Our team of expert female guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for these activities. Whether you're a female adventurer seeking to explore the stunning landscapes of the Sierra Nevada or looking to enhance your outdoor skills, our guided experiences cater to all skill levels.

Join us for unforgettable journeys, led by experienced female guides, as we embark on empowering and transformative outdoor adventures in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada.

Meet the Team

Some of the bad-ass ladies you might have guiding your event.

  • Guide: Mountaineering, Backcountry Ski, Avalanche, Education

    AMGA Alpine, WFR, AIARE

  • Guide: Mountaineering, Climbing, Backpacking, Education, Expeditions

    AMGA CWI, SPI (aspirant), WFR, LNT

  • Guide: Backpacking, Education

    WFR, LNT, Yosemite & Client Service Expert

  • Guide: Backpacking, Snowshoeing

    WFR, LNT, Yosemite & Client Service Expert

  • Guide: Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Education

    AMGA SPI, WFR


  • Guide: Rock Climbing, Backpacking

    AMGA SPI, EMT, LNT

    Ting is an AMGA certified Single Pitch Instructor based in Joshua Tree, California where she works with California Climbing School and Adaptive Climbing Coalition. She is also an Emergency Medical Technician in the 911 system of the Morongo Basin.

    Ting is passionate about all kinds of mountain sports and especially loves exploring the High Sierra and California deserts, where she has summited nearly 200 unique peaks.

    In her free time, she is usually planning the next big climbing trip, cooking up a huge meal, or relaxing with her dog, Ian, a very cuddly pitbull.

Leadership

Joanne Bienskie Bio

Joanne

Founder: Alpinistas, women’s outdoor store & Alpinistas Adventures

Joanne founded Alpinistas with a desire to encourage and inspire women to get outside and explore whether that be through a female-centric shopping experience, women’s only outdoor education and recreation, or by giving back to support outdoor programs for girls. From her own city life to mountain life experience, she knows first-hand how this can be possible for any woman.

  • WFR, CPR/AED, AIARE, Mountaineering & Crevasse Rescue

  • (Prior) Mono County Search & Rescue

  • Extensive big mountain experience in the Eastern Sierra with speciality in splitboard mountaineering.