Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent

An overnight ski mountaineering trip on the largest volcano in the Cascade Range: Mt Shasta!  We climb to the summit and descend on skis.  The program includes a brief refresher on ice axes, crampons and rope skills, but the expectation is that you have learned and previously practiced these skills prior to this program. Skier to Guide Ratio Our maximum 3:1 skier to guide ratio means you'll get ample attention & coaching from our AMGA trained guides. Routes We offer trips up and down multiple routes including Avalanche Gulch, West Face, Brewer Creek, Clear Creek. Your guides will choose the best route based on weather, climbing conditions and skiing conditions. REQUISITE EXPERIENCE Advanced to Expert Skiing Ability. You should feel comfortable on steep, off-piste terrain in variable snow conditions. The routes we will be steep and may have less than ideal snow surfaces. Proficiency with Ski Mountaineering.  You should have a solid level of backcountry skiing experience with the ab