Learn to Mountaineer

As a major volcanic peak in the Cascade Range, Mt. Shasta is an ideal location to learn and develop the key skills to be a proficient mountaineer and alpine climber. Our 4 and 5-day Mountaineering Seminars build a solid foundation of mountain skills while making a summit climb on one of California’s largest glaciers. Our guides are highly skilled climbers and teachers and are eager to share their experiences with you.

  • Students learns to self arrest on the slopes of mt shasta

    Basic Mountaineering Day Class

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 1-Day

    Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is necessary . Previous hiking experience is required.

    Physical Demand | Must be in good physical condition.

    Cost | $275 per person

  • Mountaineering boot with crampons on snow

    Glacier Seminar I: Introduction 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

  • Women’s Glacier School

    Women’s Glacier School

    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

  • It is time to advance your rock climbing skills. Let us teach you the ins and outs of trad climbing, sport climbing, and multi pitch climbing. You can start lead climbing, and adventure on rock.

    Glacier II: Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 5-Days

    Experience Required | Mountaineering experience including crampon/ice axe use is required. Some exposure to basic rope skills like knot tying and belaying is highly recommended. Previous time spent at elevations similar to Shasta is required.

    Physical Demand | must be in good physical condition.

    Cost | $1795 per person

  • Tents set up at 50/50 base camp on mt shasta

    Denali Prep Climbing Seminar

    Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano

    Trip Length | 5-Days

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

    Physical Demand | must be in good physical condition.

    Cost | $1895 per person