A Mt Shasta glacier & crevasse rescue alpine
climbing course for those looking to take their mountaineering
& alpine climbing skills to the next level. A comprehensive
mountaineering course conducted on the beautiful
Hotlum Glacier on Mt Shasta's heavily glaciated north side.
Technical mountaineering instruction includes:
- Glacier Travel & Navigation
- Rope Team Travel & Belaying
- Crevasse Rescue
- Alpine Ice Climbing
- Glacial Navigation
Crevasse rescue training will include all hauling systems,
prusking and one-on-one rescue teachniques.
The course culminates with a climb of Mount Shasta via a
spectacular technical glacier route - The Hotlum Glacier.
Along the way we strive to ensure personal attention, good
times and lots of fun!
Perfect climbing and mountaineering training for those who
have goals that include the large glaciated peaks of the world...or
for those who simply want a taste of those glaciated peaks
closer to home.
View the Itinerary
for this mountaineering course.
For more California alpine climbing & mountaineering
courses check out our main Alpine
Climbing / Mountaineering page.
For area information for Mount Shasta, including lodging
& driving directions check out our Mount
Shasta Travel Page
Location: Mount Shasta, Hotlum
Glacier
Prerequisites: Previous ice
axe and crampon experience required or one of our intro to
mountaineering courses.
Dates 2015: Jul 17-21, Aug 14-18
Cost: $850
Includes:
- Professional mountaineering
instruction.
- Breakfast & dinner while on the mountain.
- Group camping equipment such as tents and cooking equipment.
- Also includes Mt Shasta summit pass.
Mt. Shasta climbing trips are operated
by Shasta Mountain Guides, a company permitted by the Shasta/Trinity
National Forest |
