Climb Mt. Shasta
Mt Shasta, California - 14,179 ft
Ready to Climb Mt Shasta? Shasta Mountain Guides™ is the original guide service on Mt. Shasta and leads the highest quality trips and expeditions on the mountain. For over 40 years we have shared this remarkable experience and are excited for the new season. We are local professionals committed to your safety and enjoyment. This climb is ideal for new and experienced mountaineers and with the proper training and preparation the summit is a very attainable goal. Be ready for the trip of a lifetime!
Current status: As fall approaches most routes are past their prime and Clear Creek remains an option typically through September. We are planning for 2025 and taking reservations for the upcoming season, our 43rd year leading climbs on Mt. Shasta, we invite you to see the difference local experience makes.
How to Climb Mount Shasta
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3 day Mount Shasta Expedition Style
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 3-Days
Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.
Physical Demand | Prospective climbers should be in excellent physical condition and train diligently for a big challenge.
Cost | $1595 per person
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4 day Glacier I Seminar Intro to Mountaineering
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 4-Days
Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.
Physical Demand | Prospective climbers should be in excellent physical condition and train diligently for a big challenge.
Cost | $1795 per person
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4 day Women’s Glacier Seminar Level I
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 4-Days
Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.
Physical Demand | Prospective climbers should be in excellent physical condition and train diligently for a big challenge.
Cost | $1795 per person
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2 day Alpine Style Summit Climb
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 2-Days
Experience Required | Previous ice axe/crampon climbing experience is required. Previous time spent at elevations similar to Shasta is required.
Physical Demand | Must be in very good physical condition with previous mountaineering experience. Proper conditioning and preparation and understanding of the objective are crucial to summit success.
Cost | $1695 per person
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3 day West Face Climb
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 3-Days
Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required, but is highly recommended – this route is more sustained and difficult than Avalanche Gulch. Backpacking experience is required.
Physical Demand | Must be in good physical condition and training diligently for the challenge. Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success.
Cost | $1595 per person
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3 day North Side Climb
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 3-Days
Experience Required | Previous mountaineering experience including ice axe/crampon climbing is required. Previous time spent at elevations similar to Shasta is required.
Physical Demand | A great route for returning climbers and those looking for an introductory glacier climb. Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success – this is an aggressive itinerary for this route!
Cost | $1595 per person
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Casaval Ridge Climb
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 3-Days
Experience Required | Prior experience and strong physical ability required. Suitable experience would include a successful previous route on Shasta like Avalanche Gulch, the West Face or Hotlum-Bolam Ridge; any route on Mt Rainier or the Grand Teton; a technical route on Mt Whitney like the East Face or East Buttress; or similar. Contact us to see if you qualify.
Physical Demand | Must be in good physical condition and training diligently for the challenge. Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success.
Cost | $1795 per person
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Clear Creek Summit Climb
Location | Mt. Shasta- Volcano
Trip Length | 3-Days
Experience Required | No mountaineering experience is required. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful.
Physical Demand | Proper conditioning and preparation are crucial to summit success.
Cost | $1595 per person