Climb Mt. Shasta

Mt Shasta, California - 14,179 ft

Ready to Climb Mt Shasta? Shasta Mountain Guides™ is the original guide service on Mt. Shasta and leads the highest quality trips and expeditions on the mountain. For over 40 years we have shared this remarkable experience and are excited for the new season. We are local professionals committed to your safety and enjoyment. This climb is ideal for new and experienced mountaineers and with the proper training and preparation the summit is a very attainable goal. Be ready for the trip of a lifetime!

Current status: Winter is in the air and we are planning our 2024 climbing and skiing season on Mt. Shasta. Our schedule is live and we are taking first come first serve reservations for all of our programs. We look forward to our 42nd season leading climbs on Mt. Shasta, we invite you to see the difference local experience makes.

How to Climb Mount Shasta

  • Mountaineers short rope up mount shasta with guide Nick Caselli on the Avalanche Gulch route.

    3 day Mount Shasta Expedition Style

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 3-Days

    Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.

    Physical Demand | Prospective climbers should be in excellent physical condition and train diligently for a big challenge.

    Cost | $1495 per person

  • Shasta Mountain Guides owner- Chris Carr teaches mountaineering course on the glaciers of Mt Shasta

    4 day Glacier I Seminar Intro to Mountaineering

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 4-Days

    Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.

    Physical Demand | Prospective climbers should be in excellent physical condition and train diligently for a big challenge.

    Cost | $1695 per person

  • 4 day Women’s Glacier Seminar Level I

    4 day Women’s Glacier Seminar Level I

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 4-Days

    Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.

    Physical Demand | Prospective climbers should be in excellent physical condition and train diligently for a big challenge.

    Cost | $1695 per person

  • Climbers near the red banks of Mt Shasta

    2 day Alpine Style Summit Climb

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 2-Days

    Experience Required | Previous ice axe/crampon climbing experience is required. Previous time spent at elevations similar to Shasta is required.

    Physical Demand | Must be in very good physical condition with previous mountaineering experience. Proper conditioning and preparation and understanding of the objective are crucial to summit success.

    Cost | $1695 per person

  • 3 day West Face Climb

    3 day West Face Climb

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 3-Days

    Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required, but is highly recommended – this route is more sustained and difficult than Avalanche Gulch. Backpacking experience is required.

    Physical Demand | Must be in good physical condition and training diligently for the challenge. Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success.

    Cost | $1595 per person

  • 3 day West Face Climb. Climbers climb on glaciers

    3 day North Side Climb

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 3-Days

    Experience Required | Previous mountaineering experience including ice axe/crampon climbing is required. Previous time spent at elevations similar to Shasta is required.

    Physical Demand | A great route for returning climbers and those looking for an introductory glacier climb. Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success – this is an aggressive itinerary for this route!

    Cost | $1595 per person

  • Casaval Ridge Climb and route

    Casaval Ridge Climb

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 3-Days

    Experience Required | Prior experience and strong physical ability required. Suitable experience would include a successful previous route on Shasta like Avalanche Gulch, the West Face or Hotlum-Bolam Ridge; any route on Mt Rainier or the Grand Teton; a technical route on Mt Whitney like the East Face or East Buttress; or similar. Contact us to see if you qualify.

    Physical Demand | Must be in good physical condition and training diligently for the challenge. Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success.

    Cost | $1795 per person

  • Clear creek route on mt shasta is great for the late season

    Clear Creek Summit Climb

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 3-Days

    Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.

    Physical Demand | Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success.

    Cost | $1595 per person