Trad classes in California?

[Pete04]

I'm looking to take the first (safe) steps into trad. Anyone know of/recommend an instructor or guide service in California? I found one in Joshua Tree but that's a 7.5 hr drive for me from Sac.

[Off_White]

You might try posting on supertopo.com, they're a lot more california-centric. It would seem you'd have to be able to find someone in your area, you've got lots of rock in a 3 hour radius.

[Pete04]

thanks - i'm road tripping to Joshua Tree this weekend to take a 2 day class with Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School.

[Kodiak Pat]

Try Alpine Skills International (based out of the Backcountry in Truckee i believe) or Bear Valley Guides. They both do classes at the Leap.