| Winter mountaineering instruction for those who want mountaineering
training at a higher level - perfect for those with Denali
goals or other mountaineering goals outside of California.
This extended 4-day itinerary allows more time to be spent
in the winter environment and more time to learn valuable
climbing skills.
This technical climbing course is conducted on California's
spectacular Mount Shasta (14,162 ft). While it includes a
summit attempt of Mt Shasta via the non-glaciated Casaval
Ridge route, the emphasis is on learning winter mountaineering
skills. Casaval Ridge is considered one of the best alpine
climbs throughout California.
Winter climbing instruction includes advanced ice axe and
crampon use, snow and ice anchors, rope work and belayed travel.
We also spend thorough time on avalanche awareness and snowpack
stability evualtion as well as expedition-style winter camping
techniques. Also covered will be an introduction into crevasse
rescue skills. Learn the right way to winter mountaineer.
View the Itinerary
for this course.
For more California alpine climbing & mountaineering
courses check out our main Alpine
Climbing / Mountaineering page.
Location: Mount Shasta, California.
5 hours from the SF Bay Area and 3 1/2 hours from Sacramento
For area information view our
Mount Shasta Travel Page.
Prerequisites: No previous winter
experience required, but previous ice axe and crampon experience
is required, or one of our intro to mountaineering courses.
Previous backpacking experience required. Snowshoeing experience
is helpful but not necessary. . Give us a call if you have
a question.
Dates 2009: April 16-19
Cost: $775
Guide-to-guest ratio is a low 1:3
Includes: Breakfast & dinner
while in the backcountry. Group camping equipment, such as
tents and cooking equipment. All technical climbing equipment
(except footwear, snowshoes or skis), and avalanche safety
equipment is provided.
This course is operated by Shasta Mountain
Guides, a company permitted by the Shasta/Trinity National
Forest. |
