Pacific Crest Trail Women's Backpacking

Mt Shasta, California - 3 Days

Overview

Discover the peace and power of wild places on this three-day backpacking trip on one of the world's longest hiking trails. Perfect for women who want to try backpacking, advance their backcountry skills or get a taste of life as a thru-hiker, this trip is a learning journey that touches a spectacularly scenic portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT stretches 2,650 miles along America's west coast, through some of the country's most rugged and dramatic terrain. Our trail section is accessible to those who want an incredible backpacking experience but don't have a lot of time.
By day, we hike through mountain meadows, along open ridgelines and by the shores of gemlike alpine lakes, with Mount Shasta towering on the horizon. Our expert female guides share their knowledge of wilderness travel and the fauna, flora, geology and history of the land. We camp near lakes, allowing plenty of time to relax. By night, we savor star-filled skies and remote solitude. Our final, optional adventure is an ascent of Mount Eddy, the highest of the Klamath Mountains.

  • Disconnect from everyday life in the beautiful California mountains

  • Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while sitting under a blanket of stars

  • Create lifelong memories exploring the quiet corners of pristine wilderness

  • See the world through the eyes of a thru-hiker along a remote alpine ridge

  • Designed for women, guided by women

We aim to create personal connections with Mt. Shasta and the surrounding land, and lasting connections to your new climbing 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, distances of 4 to 7 miles daily
      over varied terrain.

    • To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip.
      Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level. Nearly all hikes take place at elevations between 6,500'-7,500' with
      Mt. Eddy reaching 9,026' above sea level.

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

    • June 13-15

    • July 4-6

    • July 11-13

    • July 18-20

    • Aug 1-3

    • Sept 5-7

  • $1295 per person

    INCLUDES

    • Professional instruction and guiding

    • meals as noted on the daily itinerary

    • 2-person tents

    • group cooking gear

    • group first aid kit

    • water filter

    • campsite and permit fees

    • transportation from our location in the town of Mt. Shasta to the trailhead and return.

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!

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.