Join an IFMGA-certified mountain guide for this incredibly fun, scenic and informative 3-day mountaineering course. Learn the basics of this incredible sport right on the slopes of Mt Shasta and finish off the course with an ascent of the mountain via Avalanche Gulch.
Private and Group
Cascade Range
3 Days
Jun, Jul, Aug
Fit
First Time
Situated at the southern end of the Cascade Range in northern California, Mt Shasta is the perfect destination for an introduction to mountaineering!
Over the course of our three days together, we will climb up to the summit of the 14,179 foot high volcano and go over essential mountaineering skills and techniques as we go.
The fun begins on day one when we meet up in the town of Mt Shasta and carpool out to the trailhead. From here, we will hike up to our base camp at the bottom of Avalanche Gulch through, passing through some stunning alpine scenery.
The rest of the first day as well as all of the second one will be spent going over how to properly use ice axes and crampons, ice axe self-arrest techniques, route finding, mountain awareness, setting up camps and other safety skills.
The third day will easily be the highlight of the trip. Getting an alpine start, at about 1 to 2 am, we will climb over the glacier and up to the top of the mountain.
The feeling of summiting the second highest peak in the range as well as the fifth highest in California is incredible, as are the views that come with it.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this informative and inspiring 3-day mountaineering course that finishes off by climbing of Mt Shasta!
If you like the look of this trip, but are looking to try out something a bit different, then we think you will also enjoy our 2-day introduction to backcountry skiing on Mt Shasta!
- Guiding fee
- Permit and entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
- Ice axe
- Camping equipment tents
Professional instruction/guide, breakfast(s), dinner(s), ice axe, helmet, harness, group-climbing equipment
including ropes and safety equipment, group camping equipment including tents and stoves, permits, and permit fees
including Mt. Shasta summit fees. Mountaineering Boots, Snowshoes (early season), and Crampons are NOT included, but
are available for rent from SWS Mountain Guides
More info Please contact us for a complete list of what is included. |
Meeting point Mt. Shasta, California |
Helmet
Ice axe
Harness
Backpack
Crampons
Sunglasses
Belay device
Watter bottle
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