Ski Mount Shasta - One of the best ski mountaineering peaks in North America. 3-day Guided Mount Shasta ski descents
Mount Shasta is considered by many to be North America's premier ski mountaineering peak, and for good reason. It provides up to 7,000 feet of skiing in one run and from early May to mid June you can find great spring corn conditions. Join us on a three-day backcountry ski mountaineering adventure on Mount Shasta, California's spectacular 14,000 ft volcano.
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
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. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingProfessional AMGA trained or certified ski mountaineering guide
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- No previous climbing or mountaineering experience required.
- Previous off trail hiking experience required.
- Excellent physical condition required.
- Advanced to expert level of skier required. You must be comfortable skiing double black diamond runs at a ski resort in any conditions such as powder and crud.
- Previous backcountry skiing experience required.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
What the price includes
Included
- Meals · partly
- Avalanche safety equipment
- All climbing equipment and group camping equipment$30 cleaning fee for using the operator's sleeping bags.
- Shasta summit pass
- All climbing equipment, group camping equipment and avalanche safety equipment (backcountry ski rentals available but not included).
- Professional AMGA trained or certified ski mountaineering guide
- Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry.
- Shasta summit pass
Not included
- Backcountry ski rentalsAvailable but not included.
Not confirmed by the operator: Lodging, Lift pass, Lesson, Transfers.
Day by day
- Day 1: Day one we depart from the Bunny Flat trail head to our basecamp in Hidden Valley just below the West Face of Mount Shasta.
- Day 2: On day two we will set off from our camp and ski shots around Mount Shasta's sub-peak Shastina and practice ice axe and crampon techniques in preparation for the big summit day.
- Day 3: Day three we climb to the summit and then ski down Mount Shasta Shasta from somewhere just below the actual summit and then down the West Face right back to camp and onto Bunny Flat trail head, The ski descent of Mount Shasta’s West face is a great first “big mountain” ski descent for advanced level skiers in excellent physical shape.
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
Location
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 – Apr 25, 2027Choose these datesWest Face; published as "April 23-25" under "2027 DATES". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,325 USDCOST: $1325 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; 5% off with 2 or more on the same reservation | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 30 – May 2, 2027Choose these datesWest Face; published as "April 30 - May 2" under "2027 DATES". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,325 USDCOST: $1325 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; 5% off with 2 or more on the same reservation | Available | Book on company website |
| May 7 – May 10, 2027Choose these datesWest Face; published as "May 7-10" under "2027 DATES". The printed range spans 4 days on a 3-day trip, so the length is left blank. | 2026/27 | 4 days | 1,325 USDCOST: $1325 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; 5% off with 2 or more on the same reservation | Available | Book on company website |
| May 14 – May 16, 2027Choose these datesWest Face; published as "May 14-16" under "2027 DATES". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,325 USDCOST: $1325 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; 5% off with 2 or more on the same reservation | Available | Book on company website |
| May 21 – May 23, 2027Choose these datesWest Face; published as "May 21-23" under "2027 DATES". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,325 USDCOST: $1325 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; 5% off with 2 or more on the same reservation | Available | Book on company website |
| May 28 – May 30, 2027Choose these datesWest Face; published as "May 28-30" under "2027 DATES". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 1,325 USDCOST: $1325 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator; 5% off with 2 or more on the same reservation | 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
- We include all technical climbing gear and all your camping gear at no extra cost! All you need are your ski gear & clothes.
- A $120 value! ($30 cleaning fee for using our sleeping bags)
- Recommended prior courses and trips: Intro to Backcountry Skiing
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
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