SHASTA SKI

With a number of classic ski lines, Mt. Shasta is a skiers mountain.  Avalanche gulch, the West Face, and the Hotlum-Wintun Ridge all provide big vertical drops, amazing scenery, and potentially some of the best corn snow on the planet.  All of these trips include ski mountaineering practice as we ascend and descend the mountain.

This 3 day/2 night ski trip offers a great blend of skiing and adventure.  We gear up on the morning of day 1 and head into basecamp.  We go over ski mountaineering and snow climbing skills before heading higher on the mountain.  The 3 day itinerary gives us more options for skiing and flexibility and chances for reaching the summit. 

This trip meets at Bunny Flat trailhead on the morning of day 1.  The Avalanche Gulch route will be our primary itinerary, but other routes may be used depending on route and snow conditions.  Prerequisites:  Advanced ski or splitboard experience with at least 5-10 days of backcountry experience.  Guided backcountry ski days or an Intro to Mountaineering/Ski Mountaineering course from TMS is highly recommended before this trip.  Crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, and all group gear (tents, ropes, stoves, fuel, and summit passes) are included in trip price.  Personal ski/splitboard gear, camping gear, and all food provided by participant.