MOUNT SHASTA
GUIDED MOUNTAINEERING & ALPINE CLIMBING
2026 REgistration is open!
Standing tall and proud at a height of 14,179’ feet, Mount Shasta is the 5th tallest peak in California, and one of twelve coveted 14er’s with a prominence over 300’ feet. Residing at the southern tip of the volcanic Cascade Range, Mount Shasta is in a league all on her own and plays host to some of the finest mountaineering objectives our state has to offer including classic routes such as Avalanche Gulch (one of the 50 classic ski descents), the West Face and Casaval Ridge. Mount Shasta will challenge your physical and mental capabilities and is the perfect objective for aspiring mountaineers looking to up their game and learn from our professionally trained, AMGA Mount Shasta Guides.
We offer 2 and 3 day mountaineering programs as listed below to accommodate everyone’s abilities and desires. Whether you’re looking for a summit bid via our classic 3 Day Mountaineering Program or looking to go alpine style via our 2 Day Light and Fast Mountaineering Program, we’ve got something for everyone. Click the buttons below to learn more about our 2 and 3 day options as well as the equipment needed for your climb and what’s included in the cost of your trip. Also, please make sure to read our Essential Eligibility Criteria form to ensure you’re up for this once in a lifetime challenge! We’re looking forward to a great trip with you on one of California’s most iconic mountains!
Avalanche Gulch
Mount Shasta Gear List
Minimal Eligibility
*ALL GUESTS WILL BE requireD TO FILL OUT A pre-screening questionnaire
to ENSURE general fitness levels ARE ACCEPTABLE
MOUNT SHASTA MOUNTAINEERING PROGRAMS
3 DAY MOUNTAINEERING PROGRAM
Cost: $1,140 - $1,290
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We have 2 options to choose from for our 3 day program which includes the classic Avalanche Gulch or the more primitive West Face. If it’s your first time on the mountain, Avalanche Gulch is a must do and the least technical route to the summit of these two choices. Cost for our 3 Day Mountaineering Program includes an ice axe, helmet, and harness, an abbreviated Intro to Mountaineering Course which includes self arrest and snow travel techniques, review of how to travel in a rope team, and a prescheduled meeting with your professionally trained AMGA Guide(s) to review the itinerary, weather, food supplies and equipment before the trip. No technical climbing experience is needed to register for our 3 day program but guests must be in good to excellent physical shape. We guide up to a max of 3:1 (guest to guide) ratios on Avalanche Gulch and the West Face to ensure our guests receive the best experience possible. Click on the (+)’s below to view our prescheduled dates and a list of equipment included and resources for rental gear. If you’re ready to book your guided climb of Mt. Shasta then click the button below to register for our 3 Day Mountaineering Program!
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MOUNT SHASTA GUIDED CLIMBING DATES
April 3rd - 5th, 2026
April 10th - 12th, 2026
April 17th - 19th, 2026
April 24th - 26th, 2026
May 1st - 3rd, 2026
May 8th - 10th, 2026
May 15th - 17th, 2026
May 22nd - 24th, 2026
May 29th - 31st, 2026
June 5th - 7th, 2026
June 12th - 14th, 2026
June 19th - 21st, 2026
June 26th - 28th, 2026
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One Person $1,290
Two People $1,260
Three People $1,230
Four People $1,200
Five People $1,170
Six People $1,140
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Harness
Helmet
Ice Axe
Avalanche Equipment (dependent on conditions)
***We highly recommend The Fifth Season in the Town of Shasta for all other rental needs***
***Please note we also offer private courses if the above dates don’t work with your schedule, click the button below to inquire***
2 DAY LIGHT & FAST MOUNTAINEERING PROGRAM
Cost: $940 - $1,100
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If you’re looking at more of an alpine style ascent of Mount Shasta then our 2 day Light and Fast program is the choice for you. Guests must be in excellent physical shape to register for our 2 day program due to the amount of terrain covered in such a short amount of time. Just like the 3 day program, cost for the 2 Day Light and Fast Mountaineering Program includes an ice axe, helmet, and harness, an abbreviated Intro to Mountaineering Course which includes self arrest and snow travel techniques and review of how to travel in a rope team, and a prescheduled meeting with your professionally trained AMGA Guide(s) to review the itinerary, weather, food supplies and equipment for the trip. No technical climbing experience is needed to register for our 2 day program unless you are looking at an ascent of Casaval Ridge in which case having climbed at least one technical snow route is required. We guide up to a max of 3:1 (guest to guide) ratios on Avalanche Gulch and the West Face, and 2:1 on Casaval Ridge. Click on the (+)’s below to view our prescheduled dates and a list of equipment included and resources for rental gear. If you’re ready to book your guided climb of Mt. Shasta then click the button below to register for our 2 Day Light and Fast Mountaineering Program!
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MOUNT SHASTA GUIDED CLIMBING DATES
April 4th - 5th, 2026
April 11th - 12th, 2026
April 18th - 19th, 2026
April 25th - 26th, 2026
May 2nd - 3rd, 2026
May 9th - 10th, 2026
May 16th - 17th, 2026
May 23rd - 24th, 2026
May 30th - 31st, 2026
June 6th - 7th, 2026
June 13th - 14th, 2026
June 20th - 21st, 2026
June 27th - 28th, 2026
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One Person $1,100
Two People $1,060
Three People $1,030
Four People $1,000
Five People $970
Six People $940
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Harness
Helmet
Ice Axe
Avalanche Equipment (dependent on conditions)
***We highly recommend The Fifth Season in the Town of Shasta for all other rental needs***
***Please note we also offer private courses if the above dates don’t work with your schedule, click the button below to inquire***
MOUNT SHASTA CLASSICS
AVALANCHE GULCH
MOUNT SHASTA // AVALANCHE GULCH
THE WEST FACE
MOUNT SHASTA // WEST FACE
CASAVAL RIDGE
MOUNT SHASTA // CASAVAL RIDGE
This business operates under special use permit with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.