Climb Cosmic Wall

Castle Crags State Park - 1 Day

Climb Overview

Perhaps the best 5.6 in California, this incredible 5-pitch climb, pioneered by SMG Founder Michael Zanger with Himalayan Legend Chris Bonington, climbs the imposing 800′ east face of Mt. Hubris aka “The Ogre” in Castle Crags State Park. With everything from slabs, face, cracks, and a dramatic and exposed alpine ridge finish, this climb is sure to satisfy everyone from new to experienced climbers.

Previous multi pitch experience is necessary and we can help you prepare for this ascent with a climbing skills day in advance.

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

Booking by Custom arrangement only.

    • Experience Required. For climbers with previous traditional climbing experience.

    • Ages 16 and up.

    • Requires previous multi-pitch climbing experience or skills day prior to the climb.

    • Castle Crags climbs require a strenuous 2-3 hour uphill approach hike to access the rock and climbers should be in good physical condition.

    • Book by custom Arrangement only. Please contact us.

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

  • $595 per person

    INCLUDES

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

    • Climbing gear

    • please bring your own climbing helmet, climbing shoes, and harness. ( let us know if you do not have any of these.

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 Comisc Wall Climb ITINERARY

Day 1
7:00 am | Meet your guide at the SMG Shop at 305 Chestnut Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. Please be punctual to allow time for gear check and briefing. Depending on weather and time of year we may choose to meet earlier or later.

8:00am | Drive to Castle Crags and approach hike 2.4 miles to the climb.

11:00am | Climb Cosmic Wall

3:00pm | Hike out and return to trailhead

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.