mt shasta basecamp trekking Trip

Mt Shasta, California - 3 Days

Overview

Are you wanting to experience the majesty of Mt. Shasta without the commitment of climbing to the summit? Do you want a physical challenge without the technical aspect of mountaineering? Do you want to visit the high mountain without the risks associated with making a climb? Or maybe the summit is a goal but you want to start slowly by spending time exporing the high camps and learning the skills before committing to a summit expedition. The Mt. Shasta Basecamp Trek is the place to start

  • Enjoy a three day trek to some of the remote and scenic basecamps on Mt. Shasta

  • Hone your backpacking skills with help from expert guides while ascending up to 10,000’

  • Learn, explore, and adventure to places that few get to experience

  • These hikes are non technical and we spend 3 days and 2 nights at high camp learning about geology, glaciology, and Mt. Shasta’s history and lore

We aim to create personal connections with Mt. Shasta and the surrounding land, and lasting connections to your new outdoor 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.

    • No previous experience is required.

    • Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35 to 40 pounds, 3-4 miles with 2,000-3,000’ of elevation gain daily over varied terrain.

    • To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be physically prepared for the activity. Nearly all hikes take place at elevations between 7,000-10,000'

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

    • June 26-28

    • July 3-5

    • July 17-19

    • July 31-August 2

    • August 7-9

    • August 14-16

  • $1295 per person

    INCLUDES

    • Professional instruction and guiding

    • meals as noted on the daily itinerary

    • 1 and 2-person tents

    • group cooking gear

    • group first aid kit

    • campsite and permit fees

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 and exploring the nearby Wilderness.

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 and hiking the area trails. Together we’ve explored all its’ routes during all conditions and seasons. Join us for a trip of your lifetime!