Mount Shasta, California
Mt. Shasta offers the perfect training ground for intermediate to advanced climbers wanting to expand their experience in the winter environment. On this course you will learn and practice the skills needed to climb "big mountains" all over the world. The conditions during the winter months on Mt. Shasta will give you the experience you need to climbing those bigger and higher peaks such as Popocepetal in Mexico or the peaks of the Andes or those winter ascents in in the Rockies, Cascades, or Sierra Nevada.
Instruction includes: Rope team travel, Snow protection
placement, high camp establishment, avalanche hazard evaluation, review of ice ax and crampon skills, snowshoeing skills and much more. Expand your climbing into the winter season! This course culminates with an attempt
of Mt. Shasta via Casaval Ridge or Sargents Ridge.
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Clearing on a winter day Mt. Shasta |
High in a Storm on Mt. Shasta |
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OPEN: all 6 spaces available
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Mt. Shasta 14,162 ft.
Advanced Winter Mountaineering
Dates 2012:
January:
20-22 -Open
February: 18-20 - Open
(Presidents Day)
March: 16-18- Open
April: 6-8 - Open
(Easter Sunday)
Additional Dates: Available by with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement.
Departure: Mt. Shasta, CA.
Best Airport: Sacramento, CA
Duration: 3 days
Group Size: Limited to 6 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3
Experience Level: Experienced
climbers, snowshoers, skiers, and snowboarders with previous ice ax,
crampon skillls.
Cost: $695.00
Advanced Shasta Winter Mountaineering Course Outline
Advanced Winter Mountaineering Equip List |
Winter Expedition Course
Mount Shasta, California
Designed
for experienced climbers in need of extended training in the winter
environment. Provides training for climbers considering or planning
High Altitude Expeditions. Gain the experience needed before heading off to Denali aka Mount Mckinley, South America or the Himalayas. Conducted like a mini-expedition over 4 days this
course will establish several camps on Mt. Shasta (14,162 ft.) and provide training
for climbers considering or planning High Altitude Expeditions. A summit
attempt from our high camp of Mt. Shasta via Casval Ridge or Sargents Ridge. Give us a call for some practical training before you head off to the High Mountains of the world.
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High on Casaval Ridge,
Mt. Shasta, California |
Preparing for a Storm on Mt. Shasta |
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OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available
Mt. Shasta 14,162 ft.
Denali Prep Course
Dates 2012:
January:
26-29 -Open
February: 24-27 - Open
March: 10-13- Open
April: 3-6* - Open
(*Easter Week mid-week)
Additional Dates: Available by with 3 or more - regular prices or by private arrangement.
Departure: Mt. Shasta, CA.
Best Airport: Sacramento, CA
Duration: 4 days
Group Size: Limited to 6 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3
Experience Level: Experienced
climbers with basic ice ax and crampon experience. Basic Winter or Snow camping Experience recommended
Cost: $895.00
Shasta Denali Prep Course info
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