Seminars

As a volcanic peak in the southern 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 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 experience with you.

Basic Mountaineering

 

SMG Snow School

Basic mountaineering is a one day snow school class that gives an introduction to climbing on moderate angle snow and to the use of ice axe, crampons, and self arrest skills. This knowledge is requisite to the beginning mountaineer and essential for new climbers to attempt the Mt. Shasta summit climb. This is also a primer for climbing Mt. Shasta and we will answer specific route and itinerary questions. This is not necessary if you are climbing with us as part of a guided expedition, we will conduct the class as included in the climb schedule.

Dates 2012

May 5, 19

June  2, 9, 16, 23, 30

July 7, 14, 21

Fee: $125 per person

 

 

Glacier Seminar I – Introduction to Mountaineering

Hotlum-Bolam Route Mt. Shasta

A Northside summit climb with extra time for skills training and snow school on the glacier. This 4 day course and climb is for the aspiring mountaineer who wants to build a solid foundation of mountain skills with the opportunity to climb a spectacular glacier route.

Dates 2012 [click to book]

June 22-24, 30-July 3

July 12-15, 26-29

August 9-12, 23-26, 31-September 3, September 14-16

Fee: $700 per person

Glacier Seminar II – Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue

Glacier Travel Skills on the Chicago Glacier, Mt. Shasta

This seminar is an in-depth and comprehensive course covering glacier travel and crevasse rescue techniques. We’ll be on the Hotlum Glacier; where a series of icefalls will provide perfect training and climbing opportunities. A summit bid via the dramatic Hotlum Glacier completes this five day seminar.

Dates 2012 [click to book]

July 19-23, August 9-13

Fee: $800 per person

Glacier Seminar III – Alpine Climbing Seminar

Climbing in the Hotlum Glacier Icefalls

This five day seminar will put all of our skills to the test and challenge the Hotlum Direct Ice Gullies. A thorough training progression and an alpine style approach will inspire even the most experienced climbers. Our focus will be on developing steep alpine/ ice climbing skills. The final ascent will include up to six pitches of classic steep ice finishing on the summit ridge, awesome!

Dates 2012 [click to book]

August 23-27

Fee: $800 per person

Denali Prep Seminar

Reid Sanders 17,000' Denali

Mount Shasta is the perfect peak to train for greater objectives. Several of our guides have led successful trips to Denali, Aconcagua, and beyond. Let them teach you the techniques and tricks of big mountain expedition climbing. All the skills necessary to be safe and prepared as well as a prerequisite for higher objectives.

Dates 2012 [click to book]

May 3-7, 24-28

Fee: $800 per person