5-day Mount Shasta summit + crevasse rescue course
Summit Mount Shasta and build real alpine skills on this 5-day guided expedition.
This trip blends technical instruction with a full-value summit climb, making it ideal for aspiring mountaineers. Over five days, you’ll learn snow climbing footwork, self-arrest, rope systems, and crevasse rescue—all while attempting the 14,180 ft summit of Mount Shasta via the Red Banks.
Led by AMGA-trained guides, this course includes all permits, group gear, and personalized coaching. Whether you're preparing for bigger mountains or leveling up your skills, this is the perfect place to train.
Summit Mount Shasta and build real alpine skills on this 5-day guided expedition.
This trip blends technical instruction with a full-value summit climb, making it ideal for aspiring mountaineers. Over five days, you’ll learn snow climbing footwork, self-arrest, rope systems, and crevasse rescue—all while attempting the 14,180 ft summit of Mount Shasta via the Red Banks.
Led by AMGA-trained guides, this course includes all permits, group gear, and personalized coaching. Whether you're preparing for bigger mountains or leveling up your skills, this is the perfect place to train.
Shasta Summit & Snow Rescue
Mount Shasta Summit & Crevasse Rescue Course – 5-Day Guided Climb with Glacier Skills
The Red Banks are calling.
Mount Shasta is the perfect training ground for aspiring mountaineers looking to build real-world glacier and alpine skills—and summit a classic 14er while you're at it.
This 5-day expedition is designed for folks who want to take their mountain skills to the next level through professional instruction and a true summit push. You’ll learn critical techniques like footwork, self-arrest, rope systems, and crevasse rescue, then put it all into action as we climb through the iconic Red Banks to Shasta’s 14,180 ft summit.
Big learning. Big views. Big volcano energy. Let’s climb.
Length: 5 Days.
Spice: 🌶️ 4/5
Price:
1 person $2800 2+ people $1950/person
Group trips:
July 10th-14th 2026
July 17th-21st 2026
Custom dates :feel free to call to check availability.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Hike In & Settle In
We kick off with a gear check in Mount Shasta City, then hike to base camp. After settling in, we dive into trip planning and foundational footwork techniques—followed by a hearty alpine dinner.
Day 2 – Climb to 50/50 Camp + Ice Axe Skills
We move higher up the mountain and cover key snow travel skills including ice axe use, footwork, and self-arrest techniques in a variety of positions.
Day 3 – Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Systems
We focus on rope skills, crevasse rescue, and haul systems:
Rope management & coiling
Snow anchors & glacier belays
Ascension systems
Self-arrest under load
Rescue drills + team planning
After an early dinner, it’s early to bed—summit day starts well before dawn.
Day 4 – Summit Day
We go for the top. An alpine start brings us through the Red Banks and toward the summit at 14,180 feet. You’ll apply all the skills from the course to move safely and efficiently as a rope team.
Day 5 – Hike Out & Celebrate
Sleep in, enjoy a relaxed breakfast, and descend with new skills, new summit stories, and plenty of stoke.
Come ready to push yourself, learn a ton, and earn views that are absolutely worth the climb.
Includes:
Professionally AMGA WFR and LNT trained guide who plans the day from start to finish.
Pre-trip check in via phone and email.
Permits and campsites
rental Helmet
Rental Harness provided.
Local Knowledge of sites and attractions. Lets do this trip right!
Instruction and couching in the following topics:
Snow climbing footwork
Self arrest in 4+ diffrent possitions.
Basic knots, and hitches
Rope management and coiling
Snow camping considerations
Snow anchors and protection
glacier belay systems
Crevess rescue drill and couching
haul systems
team efficiency and planning.
Summit attempt.
