So, you’re wondering: where is the best place to learn mountaineering? We’ve got some great ideas on what makes a mountain a good place to learn mountain climbing. We'll also dive into what it means to climb in good style and the skills mountaineers should look to build as they broaden their tick list of peaks and routes.
Skiing Mt. Shasta via Hidden Valley and the West Face proves to be a very secluded and highly rewarding adventure! Despite less than ideal skiing conditions, this is an adventure that can't be overlooked! Snow is melting out quick. If you want to ski Mt. Shasta this season, now is the time!
NEW UPDATE May 13, 2022. The corn skiing is in prime condition on Mount Shasta right now, but it might not last long! Our blog details current conditions on Mount Shasta and shows how easy approaches can turn into nightmare descents in just one day! Check out our most recent Mount Shasta conditions report!
Huge snowfall, high winds and extreme cold have been the most defining characteristics recently on California’s Fifth tallest mountain. What has all this stormy weather meant for current skiing and climbing conditions on Mount Shasta? Find out in our Mount Shasta Current Conditions report!
More snow in the last 2 weeks than the previous 3 months, winter is back on Mount Shasta! Our trip report details the current conditions for ski mountaineering and climbing on Mount Shasta. Read on for details on what Mount Shasta looks like right now for skiing and climbing!
Climbing and skiing bigger mountains involves recognizing and managing the hazards that the mountains throw at you. Here are some great ideas to step up your game to help you can make the transition from backcountry skier to ski mountaineer!
The Sugar Bowl to Palisades traverse is THE classic Truckee and North Lake Tahoe ski traverse. When conditions get funky, you have to get creative! Our team re-imagined the route and got in a low snow traverse with more turns than the standard route! Read on for the low snow version of the Sugarbowl to Palisades Traverse!
The Frog Lake Backcountry Ski Huts in Truckee are a paradigm shift for backcountry hut skiing in California. They're the first remote, backcountry huts with running water, flush toilets, propane stoves & a commercial kitchen for backcountry skiers & riders in California. This video tour shows you the inside the huts!
This week marks the Grand Opening of the Frog Lake Backcountry Skiing Huts in Truckee. We've got new photos of the terrain and layout of Truckee's incredible new backcountry ski huts. Get a preview of this awesome new backcountry lodge option and book a trip to the huts with Blackbird Mountain Guides!
