Join an IFMGA-certified mountain guide for this challenging yet fun and scenic 2-day ascent of northern California's Mt Shasta via the Clear Creek Route. Hike, scramble and climb your way to the top of California's fifth highest mountain and enjoy great views all along the way.
Private and Group
Cascade Range
2 Days
Aug, Sep
Fit
Beginner
Rising to 14,179 feet above sea level, Mt Shasta has an imposing presence over the northern California skyline.
The potentially active volcano is the second highest mountain in the Cascade Range and the fifth highest in California.
Climbing to the top of the peak is immensely popular all summer long, but heading on a late summer ascent via the Clear Creek Route is always something special.
The route meanders in between the slopes of Mud Creek Canyon, before heading up along the ridge that passes between Konwakiton Glacier and Watkins Glacier until it reaches the summit.
This trip is perfectly suited for novice mountaineers. It is not too technically challenging (less so that the Avalanche Gulch Route is), but requires a high level of physical fitness.
Depending on how the summer was, we may need to climb with ice axes and crampons, but otherwise the climb mostly involves scrambling over scree and talus.
Once we have gotten to the top at around noon on the second day, we will get to enjoy the fruits of our labor and take in the magnificent views of the southern Cascade Range in northern California.
We will then head down the way we came and pack up camp before returning ot the trailhead.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this fun and scenic 2-day ascent of Mt Shasta via the Clear Creek Route!
If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our slightly more challenging 3-day ascent of Mt Shasta's West Face!
- Guiding fee
- Permit and entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
- Camping equipment tents
Price includes: Professional instruction/guide, breakfast(s), freeze dried dinner(s), helmets, harness, group equipment including ropes and safety equipment, group camping equipment including tents and stoves, permits, and license fees including Mt. Shasta summit fees. Mountaineering Boots, Snowshoes (early season), and Crampons are NOT included but are available for rent. Please check with us for the full rental equipment list. Food: Group breakfast(s), dinner(s), and hot beverages included. Please bring your own favorite, high-calorie, high-carbohydrate lunches and snacks. Examples: bagels, cheese, dried fruit, trail mix, Clif bars, chocolate, etc.
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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