Advanced Mountaineering Course
Hotlum Glacier Camp with Shasta Summit Climb

Join us for this four day advanced mountaineering course and guided glacier ascent of Mt. Shasta via a Northern Route across the Hotlum glacier. Combines advanced ice climbing instruction, crevasse rescue techniques review, advanced glacier route finding, wand use and placement, hazard evaluation, route finding options and overcoming route difficulties, review of glacier travel protocol and establishing a high camp in a glacier environment. We will also attempt the summit of Mt. Shasta via a Hotlum Glacier route. For experienced climbers interested in Mt. Shasta’s wild side-expect glaciers, cold blue ice, and a high camp in the middle of the Hotlum Glacier.

Climbing through the second ice fall on the Hotlum Glacier
Middle of the Hotlum Glacier	Big Crevasse Hotlum Glacier

"What a pleasure it was to climb with Dave.
He has a wonderful perspective on guiding clients,
climbing, and the outdoors"
David

Additional Mt. Shasta Mountaineering Climbs & Courses:

Intermediate Mountaineering - Hotlum Boluml Ridge Mt. Shasta

Advanced Winter Mountaineering - Casaval Ridge Mt. Shasta

Dates 2008:
July: 3-6 (4th of July), 24-27
August: 14-17
September: Aug 28-1(Labor day), 18-21
October: 2-5

Duration: 4 days

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

Experience Level: Advanced climbers with previous ice ax, crampon, rope handling & belaying experience.

Cost: $695.00
Shasta Summit fee included

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more

Advanced Course Outline (pdf)

Advanced Equipment list (pdf)