mount shasta
mountaineering
MOUNT SHASTA 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
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We have 2 options to choose from for our 3 Day Ski and Splitboard Programs 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 and plays host to one of the fifty classic ski descents in North America! Cost for our 3 Day Ski and Splitboarding 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, snow anchors, belay systems, 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 ski and splitboard program but guests must be in good to excellent physical shape and must be a competent resort rider that possess the ability to ski or splitboard blue/black to black diamond runs. Guests must also be comfortable with ski/split touring on slopes greater than 25 degrees and also be familiar with using ski/splitboard crampons. Depending on the groups experience we guide in 4:1 and 3:1 ratios on Avalanche Gulch and the West Face. 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 skiing or splitboarding adventure of Mt. Shasta then click the button below to register for our 3 Day Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering Program!
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One Person $1,290
Two People $1,260
Three People $1,230
Four People $1,200
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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 MOUNTAINEERING PROGRAM
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If you’re looking to sample Mount Shasta’s terrain with some memorable leg-burner runs then our 2 Day Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering Program is for you. We can customize this 2 day option for the group by attempting a summit bid of Shasta, or we can simply go earn some incredible turns and do a couple of laps in Avalanche Gulch. Cost for our 2 Day Ski and Splitboarding 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, snow anchors, belay systems, 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 2 day ski and splitboard program but guests must be in good to excellent physical shape and must be a competent resort rider that possess the ability to ski or splitboard blue/black to black diamond runs. Guests must also be comfortable with ski/split touring on slopes greater than 25 degrees and also be familiar with using ski/splitboard crampons. Depending on the groups experience we guide in 4:1 and 3:1 ratios on Avalanche Gulch and the West Face. 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 skiing or splitboarding adventure of Mt. Shasta then click the button below to register for our 2 Day Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering Program!
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One Person $1,100
Two People $1,060
Three People $1,030
Four People $1,000
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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
This business operates under special use permit with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provided in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.