This 3-day ski mountaineering trip on Mount Shasta is the perfect opportunity to take your backcountry skiing to the next level.
Climb and Ski Mount Shasta. Experience 4,000+ feet of incredible climbing and skiing on the massive West Face. Don’t forget the fantastic views stretching as far as you can see atop this 14,169 ft volcano.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- CoursePartly includedSKI MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS COVERED ON SHASTA SKI TRIP: Basic snow climbing, using ice axe and crampons; Basic rope techniques for steep ground and glacial travel; Use of ski crampons
- Backcountry guidingLed by IFMGA/AMGA certified guides
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Skiers and splitboarders must be experienced backcountry riders, with 25+ days of touring experience. Advanced level skiing and riding is required. This is comparable to confidently skiing off-piste black diamond terrain in a variety of snow conditions.
- The West Face of Mt Shasta will be an extremely fun ski descent for both experienced “big mountain” skiers and those looking to move into bigger terrain from their local mountains.
- Excellent physical fitness is required. Climbers must be able to hike for many hours at a time while carrying a pack.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
What the price includes
Included
- Meals
- Lesson · partly
- Food on Mount Shasta
- Group Gear: Tents, Camp Kitchen, etc. (Does not include bowl, fork, spoon, sleeping bag, or sleeping pad)
- Ropes and other Technical Equipment (Does not include ski boots, skis, skins, or avalanche safety equipment)
- Wilderness Permits
- Guide Fees
Not confirmed by the operator: Lodging, Lift pass, Transfers.
Day by day
- Day 1: Ascend to Hidden Valley8:00am: Meet and Greet in Town, briefing9:30am: Depart for Bunny Flat 6,880 ft11:00am-12:00pm: Lunch break at Horse Camp 7,8803:00pm: Arrive Hidden Valley (9200′) and set up camp4:00pm – 5:00pm: Climbing training5:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner, Climb briefing, packing8:00pm: Bed
- Day 2: Summit AttemptAlpine start (1:00am-3:00am, conditions dependent)Turnaround time (11:00am-2:00pm, conditions dependent) Ski back to campBack at Hidden Valley camp by mid-afternoon
- Day 3: Descent7:30am: Breakfast9:00am: Depart Hidden Valley and ski to Trailhead12:00pm-1:00pm: Arrive at Trailhead(option to make ski attempt on Shastina before heading down)
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
Where you stay
- On day one you’ll ascend to Hidden Valley, where you will set up camp.
- Group Gear: Tents, Camp Kitchen, etc. (Does not include bowl, fork, spoon, sleeping bag, or sleeping pad)
Getting There
- 8:00am: Meet and Greet in Town, briefing
- 9:30am: Depart for Bunny Flat 6,880 ft
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 – Apr 25, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "April 23 – 25, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 30 – May 2, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "April 30 – May 2, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| May 7 – May 9, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "May 7 – 9, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| May 14 – May 16, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "May 14 – 16, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| May 21 – May 23, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "May 21 – 23, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| May 29 – May 31, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "May 29 – 31, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| Jun 4 – Jun 6, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "June 4 – 6, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| Jun 11 – Jun 13, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "June 11 – 13, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| Jun 18 – Jun 20, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "June 18 – 20, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| Jun 25 – Jun 27, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "June 25 – 27, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| Jul 2 – Jul 4, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "July 2 – 4, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
| Jul 9 – Jul 11, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "July 9 – 11, 2027". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,595 USD$1,595 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
For especially motivated groups, it is possible to also summit Shastina on day 3 before heading down.
The West Face is our first choice for this itinerary. However, depending on conditions, our guides will occasionally select a different route to accomplish the same goals.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
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