Mt. Shasta Summit Climbs
Two day Guided Summit Climb
Avalanche Gulch

A two-day guided summit climb up Mt.Shasta’s standard route, Avalanche Gulch. For anyone who has a desire to ascend Mt. Shasta safely. As well earn the basic skills necessary to explore the world of alpine mountaineering. Course includes; basic instructional clinic on ice axe self-arrest & crampon use , group safety equipment, tents, stoves, helmets, ice ax, dinners, breakfasts, permits and permit fees. No previous mountaineering experience necessary! Come join us for an exciting adventure on Mt. Shasta

Avalanche Gulch High Camp	High in Avalanche Gulch

""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 2009:
May: 9-10, 23-24, 30-31
June: 3-4*, 6-7, 10-11*, 20-21, 21-22, 25-26*, 27-28
July: 4-5 (4th of July), 8-9*, 11-12, 18-19, 22-23*, 25-26
August: 4-5, 8-9, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
*midweek

Duration: 2 days

Group Size: Limited to 8 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:4

Experience Level: Anyone in good to excellent physical condition with a desire to reach the summit of Mt. Shasta. Hiking and or Backpacking experience recommended

Cost: $425.00
Shasta Summit fee included

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 4 or more

Shasta Summit Course Outline (pdf)

Shasta Equipment list (pdf)

Introduction to Mountaineering
Three day Guided Summit Climb
Avalanche Gulch or West Face

A three-day weekend instructional course in the basics of mountaineering including a summit climb via Mt. Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch. This seminar includes instruction in: complete ice axe and crampon use, ice-axe self-arrest, route finding, mountain sense, establishing a proper camp, and mountain safety. For anyone who has a desire to acquire the skills necessary to ascend Mt. Shasta safely, and wishes to explore the world of alpine mountaineering.

Included is an additional day of mountaineering instruction and an extra day of acclimatization. Climb Mt. Shasta at a slower rate and really enjoy your time on the mountain. For beginning climbers wanting to learn how to climb!

Successful Shasta Summit	Avalanche Gulch Descent

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

"John Rodriguez made every allowance to make sure that we safely reached Mt. Shasta's Summit.
He really went the extra mile or two to make this a great adventure!"
Kevin / San Mateo, Ca.

Additional Courses in the Mountaineering Series:

Intermediate Mountaineering - Mt. Shasta Northside Summit Climb

Advanced Mountaineering - Mt. Shasta Hotlum Glacier Summit Climb

Dates 2009:
Avalanche Gulch
May: 8-10, 23-25 (memorial day)
May 30-June 1st
June: 5-7, 9-11*, 19-21,
23-25*, 26-28
July: 3-5 (4th of July),
7-9*, 10-12, 17-19
East Side Route:
July: 24-26
August: 1-3, 7-9, 11-13*, 21-23,
28-30
September: 5-7 (Labor Day)
*mid-week

Duration: 3 days

Group Size: Limited to 8 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:4

Experience. Level: Anyone in good to excellent physical condition with a desire to reach the summit of Mt. Shasta. Hiking and or Backpacking experience recommended

Cost: $545.00
Shasta Summit fee included

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 4 or more

Introduction to Mountaineering
Course Outline (pdf)

Shasta Equipment list (pdf)

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