Backcountry Ski Lessons, Tours, Descents, & Camps
 

Mt. Shasta Spring Ski & Snowboard Camps

Find out why Mt. Shasta is one of the best peaks for backcountry skiing and riding in the country! The west and east sides of the mountain offer an extensive variety of terrain including decents of Shastina, Shasta's sister peak. Four day in the Shasta backcountry includes instruction in snow camping as well as backcountry skiing and riding techniques, a ski desent from the summit is possible! All intermediate to advanced snowboarders, telemark, and
Randonnee skier welcome.

skicamp
Open Skiing on the Slopes of Mt. Shasta, CA.

Dates 2010:
West Slope of Mt. Shasta/Hidden Valley/ Shastina
April: 15-18
May: 6-9

East Slope of Mt. Shasta/Wintun Snowfield, Hotlum Glacier

May: 28-31 (Memorial Day)
June: 3-6
Duration: 4 days

Group Size: Limited to 8 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:4

Experience Level:
Intermediate
to advanced skiers or snowboarders

Cost: $785.00

Location: Mt. Shasta, Ca.

Ski Camp Course Outline (pdf)

Ski Camp Equipment list (pdf)

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Mt. Lassen & Mt. Shasta Ski Descents
Mt. Lassen - 10, 457 ft. & Mt. Shasta 14,162 ft.

Spend three days on Mt. Lassen or Mt. Shasta, exploring and learning about the world of ski mountaineering. Learn the techniques on how to safely ascend and decend a snow covered peak. Instruction includes, avalanche awareness, ice ax self-arrest, use of the rope, route finding, along with backcountry skiing and snowboarding techniques. Designed for intermediate (Mt. Lassen) to advanced (Mt. Shasta), telemark, Randonnee skiers and snowboarders.
Come join us and see why California has the best spring backcountry skiing and riding in the country

skiers
skinning up

Dates 2010:
Mt. Lassen:
March: 19-21
April: 9-11

Mt. Shasta:
April: 16-18
May: 29-31 (Memorial Day)
June: 5-7

Duration: 3 days

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced skier or boarders

Cost:
Mt. Lassen: $575.00
Mt. Shasta: $595.00

Ski Descent Course Outline (pdf)

Ski Equipment list (pdf)

   

Sierra High Route: Trans-Sierra Classic
Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks


A classic ski route traverse across the Sierra, using a high line from Wolverton ski area on the western slopes to Shepards Pass on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. This route combines nine passes, over 12,000 ft with spectacular bowls, vistas and excellent spring skiing. For advanced skiers and snowboarders, with excellent physical conditioning. A ski adventure of a lifetime close to home.

skiers
Up on the Tablelands, Sierra High Route,
Sequoia National Park, CA.

Dates 2010:
April: 25-May 2

Duration: 8 days

Cost: $1,895.00
Includes return tranportation back to your vehicles and hotel lodging last night.

Experience Level: For advanced skiers
and snowboarders with excellent physical conditioning.

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

High Route Course Outline (pdf)

High Route Equipment list (pdf)

 

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