Single day ski push

Mt Shasta, California - 14,179 ft

Avalanche Glutch Route

ski push Overview

This is our most ambitious itinerary and only single-day summit attempt offering. Previous ski mountaineering experience along with significant ski/splitboard touring experience is required. This itinerary does not allow time for acclimatization, so please come with excellent fitness and recent experience climbing at least 3500-5000′ per day on skis to be successful. Expert-level downhill skiing ability in all conditions is required.

Please contact us prior to booking to discuss your training program and experience and ensure that you meet the requirements.

On this climb, we aim to create personal connections with Mt. Shasta and the surrounding land, and lasting connections to your new climbing community.

We bring over 40 years of experience guiding on Mount Shasta and are the original guiding company for this special mountain. We know Shasta better than anyone and aim to provide a professional and positive experience for all climbers.

By custom arrangement only. Contact us to Book.

    • Previous ski mountaineering experience along with significant ski/splitboard touring experience is required.

    • This itinerary does not allow time for acclimatization, so please come with excellent fitness and recent experience climbing at least 3500-5000′ per day on skis to be successful

    • Expert-level downhill skiing ability in all conditions is required.

    Climbing Mt Shasta is strenuous. For the best chances of summiting please train ahead of time. Feel free to contact us for any training recommendations. Check out our training page to get started.

  • All dates are subject to route change in the event of adverse conditions.

  • $1295 per person

    *2 person minimum, otherwise private 2-day solo fee ($1995) applies.

    INCLUDES

    • Professional instruction and mountain guiding with a guide-to-client summit-day ratio of 1:2

    • Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry.

    • All Group camping equipment such as tents and cooking equipment.

    • Mt. Shasta summit passes

    ** Boots are not included but rentals are available in the town of Mt. Shasta.

The difference is in our guides

The Shasta Mountain Guides® staff is a diverse, skilled, and fun group of individuals. Their common bond is a pure passion for being in the mountains and sharing that desire with friends, both old and new. We strongly believe in providing the highest level of service and quality of experience while climbing Mt. Shasta.

We are local professionals and are committed to your safety and enjoyment. SMG is the original guide service on Mt. Shasta and we are on the mountain daily. We specialize in Mount Shasta and the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. When you climb with us, your trip is supported by our collective experience and knowledge of the mountain.

Our combined experience includes thousands of Shasta summits and many years spent on the mountain. Together we’ve explored all its’ routes during all conditions and seasons. Join us for a trip of your lifetime!

Single Day Ski ITINERARY

Day 1
Flexible | Meet guide at the SMG Shop located at 305 Chestnut Street, Mt. Shasta, CA. This will serve as a shake down prior to the single day summit attempt. This will be a gear check and if time allows a short ski tour to assess conditions and ability.

Afternoon | Drive to the Bunny Flat trailhead (6,950’) for a short ski tour and climbing skills clinic, followed by a thorough review of equipment and our plan for the following day.

5:00pm | We stay in a local hotel or camp that night (accommodations not included). Summit Lofts, Cold Creek Inn, LOGE Mt Shasta all offer discount to our guests.

Day 2
1:00am | Meet at trail head, begin summit bid

Turn around time | For safety purposes, our turn around time on the mountain will be determined by current weather and conditions. The goal is to return to the trailhaed by 3:00-4:00pm

* Itinerary subject to change & the summit of Mount Shasta is subject to safe weather and snow conditions.

For lodging in the town of Mount Shasta before and after your trip we recommend our partners at Summit Lofts and LOGE Mt. Shasta. They offer a discount to our climbers and guests.