Intermediate Mountaineering Course
Hotlum Bolum Ridge Route
with Northside Shasta Summit Climb

This is a intermediate mountaineering course designed to increase climbers experience on a moderate alpine routes offering a guided climb of Mt. Shasta via the Hotlum/Bolum route. For intermediate climbers who want to experience a more technical and steeper route to the summit of Mt. Shasta. Includes instruction and review of the following techniques; Ice ax self belay, self arrest, glissading, basic crampon use, with the introduction of the following intermediate techniques; use of the rope, team self arrest, quick safety belays, snow and/or ice anchors (depending on conditions), and rope team travel. Additional topics to be covered, climbing pacing techniques, climb planning, mountain medicine ("the acclimatizing process"), alpine weather, and alpine route finding. An excellent course for the next step in your alpine education

Above the Clouds on Mt. Shasta

""Back safely from Shasta (and Lassen). Thanks to you and Keith (my guide) for a flawless trip. You guys even arranged great weather for us"
Robert / San Francisco, Ca.

""Just a quick email to thank you for a great time with Ross - the man is a star, he was so courteous, knowledgeable, kind, friendly, fun, reliable - all the qualities you'd want in a guide!"
JH Ranch Group

Dates 2008:
June: 13-15, 27-29
July: 4-6, 18-20
August: 8-10,22-24
September: Aug 29-1, 5-7
October: 3-5

Duration: 3 days

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced mountaineers with previous ice axe and cramponing experience.

Cost: $545.00
Shasta Summit fee included

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more

Intermediate Course Outline (pdf)

Shasta Equipment list (pdf)

Casaval Ridge Climb
Guided Climb up the Classic Casval Ridge
Southside Route of Mt. Shasta

Join us for this three day guided climb of Mt. Shasta classic Casval Ridge. Only "in shape" in early to late spring when there is plenty of snow to cover the rocky ridge. Steep terrain and spectacular views await the intermediate climber on this exciting route. Determination, excellent physical condition, previous ice ax and crampons skills are required for the ascent. We will make a high camp on the Casval Ridge and review your skills prior to our attempt of the summit. Technical skills, steep terrain, and weather make this an excellent experience climb for Mt. Mckinley, Mexico Volcanoes or South America Expeditions. Group size limited to 6 climbers and two guides.
Custom or group trips are available. Give us a call! Groups of 3 or more are priced at the regular fee!

Alpine Start Casaval Ridge from High Camp, 10,000 ft.	High on Casaval Ridge, Mt. Shasta, CA.

"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:

Introduction to Mountaineering - Mt. Shasta Summit Climb

Advanced Winter Mountaineering - Casaval Ridge Mt. Shasta

Dates 2008:
April: 11-13, 25-27
May: 2-4, 23-25

Duration: 3 days

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

Cost: $565.00
Shasta Summit fee included

Experience Level: Intermediate mountaineers in excellent physical condition. Previous experience in crampon, ice axe use, and basic rope skills needed.

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more

Casaval Ridge Course Outline (pdf)

Shasta Equipment list (pdf)

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