backcountry day ski tours

Mt Shasta, California

Tour Overview

This is a day ski or splitboard tour that can be suited for all levels through winter and spring. Mt. Shasta offers endless terrain for backcountry skiing near and above treeline. Conditions are optimal December – May from the trailhead at 7,000′. As locals we ski almost daily on Mt. Shasta and in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. We know where to find the best conditions and will share our experience and help you have a great day skiing in the backcountry!

These custom day tours are small group focused and can be scheduled throughout the season, please contact us for to register.

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

We have logged 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.

Custom scheduling - contact to book

    • Participants should be able to ski intermediate to advanced terrain at a resort in variable conditions, otherwise Intro to BC Skiing is a better choice.

    • Custom scheduling - contact us to book

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

  • $495 per person

    *add 100/per person for additional skiers.

    INCLUDES

    • Professional instruction and mountain guiding with a guide-to-client ratio of 1:3

    **Ski equipment is 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!