Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing - Private
If you've dreamed of skiing Cascade Volcanoes, Lassen Peak is the perfect place to start! At 10,457', Lassen offers a great mix of terrain and a variety of aspects to ski great snow. Whether you've got big goals like Mt Shasta & Mt Baker, or just want an incredible big-mountain ski experience, Lassen is the peak!
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Lassen Peak is type 1 skiing fun!
We begin our summit attempt by skinning through the conifers of the Devastated Area, often starting before dawn. When we reach main expanse of the Northeast Face, we'll add ski crampons or move to boot crampons depending on conditions. From this transition we have about 2,000' of climbing to reach the summit. We'll have beautiful views of Mt Helen and the Chaos Crags
This is when
the Lassen does involve ice axe and crampon skills This will be a long day, gaining between 3,000-4,000’ of elevation over various snow surfaces and steep slopes.
Backcountry Skiing - 8 hour day
- 8:00am Trailhead Meetup - Meet your guide at the trailhead and review the plan for the day. The guide will discuss the avalanche problem for the day, the proposed route up and options for the ascent and descent. Your guide will conduct a Trailhead Departure/Beacon Check.
- 8:30am Tour into Objective - We'll ski as many laps as time will allow on the best snow available.
- 3:30pm Return to the Trailhead We'll give ourselves enough daylight to get back safely and recap the day.
- 6:00am Trailhead Meetup - Meet your guide at the trailhead and review the plan for the day. The guide will discuss the avalanche problem for the day, the proposed route up and options for the ascent and descent. Your guide will conduct a Trailhead Departure/Beacon Check.
- 6:30am Tour into Objective - We'll ski as many laps as time will allow on the best snow available.
- 5:30pm Return to the Trailhead We'll give ourselves enough daylight to get back safely and recap the day.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- Expert Resort Riding Skills - Including steep and consequential off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.
- Intermediate Touring Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 10+ days of backcountry experience.
- Basic Ski Mountaineering Skills - Including ice axe, crampon, and basic rope skills are encouraged, but not required. Build those skills during the program or attend our Ski Mountaineering Skills course prior to attending and spend more time climbing and skiing
- Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week.
Here's what's included with your trip:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Lassen Volcanic National Park Permit
- Group Ski Mountaineering Gear - Ropes & Climbing Gear
- Group Safety Gear - Snow Science, First Aid Kits
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Ski/Splitboard Gear
- Avalanche Gear - Beacon, Shovel, Probe
- Ski Mountaineering Gear - Ice Axe, Crampons, Climbing Harness
- Lassen Volcanic National Park Entrance Pass
- Transportation
- Meals
- Guide Gratuities
Shasta Ski Mountaineering Gear List
- Avalanche & Ski Mountaineering Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from Blackbird
- Ski/Split Touring Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from:
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Price/Person
$295.00$395.00
Private Programs
Duration: 1 Day
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PRIVATE PROGRAMS
- Custom Scheduling: Choose your dates and plan around your availability.
- Tailored Experiences: Itineraries and objectives are adjusted to suit your goals, experience, and fitness.
- Cost-Effective for Most Large Groups: Private programs are typically more cost-effective for groups of 3 or more.
- Flexibility Comes at a Price: For groups of 1-2, private programs are generally more expensive.
- AIARE Courses: AIARE course pricing is based on a group of 6. Running these as a private program with fewer than 6 participants will increase the per-person cost.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
- Fixed Dates & Costs: Scheduled programs have set dates, itineraries, objectives, and pricing.
- Great for Solo or Small Groups: Ideal for individuals or small groups looking to share costs with others.
- Affordable for 1-2 People: Scheduled programs are typically less expensive for groups of 1-2.
- Less Flexibility: Dates fill quickly, and group programs require adapting to the skill level and pace of all participants
- Group Atmosphere: Meet others with similar interests and make some new backcountry buddies!
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
Full Itinerary
Here's the schedule for your day:
- 4:00am Trailhead Meetup - Meet your guide at the trailhead and review the plan for the day. The guide will discuss the avalanche problem for the day, the proposed route up and options for the ascent and descent. Your guide will conduct a Trailhead Departure/Beacon Check.
- 6:30am Tour into Objective - We'll ski as many laps as time will allow on the best snow available.
- 4:00pm Return to the Trailhead We'll give ourselves enough daylight to get back safely and recap the day.
Lassen Peak is type 1 skiing fun!
We begin our summit attempt by skinning through the conifers of the Devastated Area, often starting before dawn. When we reach main expanse of the Northeast Face, we'll add ski crampons or move to boot crampons depending on conditions. From this transition we have about 2,000' of climbing to reach the summit. We'll have beautiful views of Mt Helen and the Chaos Crags
This is when
the Lassen does involve ice axe and crampon skills This will be a long day, gaining between 3,000-4,000’ of elevation over various snow surfaces and steep slopes.
Backcountry Skiing - 8 hour day
- 8:00am Trailhead Meetup - Meet your guide at the trailhead and review the plan for the day. The guide will discuss the avalanche problem for the day, the proposed route up and options for the ascent and descent. Your guide will conduct a Trailhead Departure/Beacon Check.
- 8:30am Tour into Objective - We'll ski as many laps as time will allow on the best snow available.
- 3:30pm Return to the Trailhead We'll give ourselves enough daylight to get back safely and recap the day.
- 6:00am Trailhead Meetup - Meet your guide at the trailhead and review the plan for the day. The guide will discuss the avalanche problem for the day, the proposed route up and options for the ascent and descent. Your guide will conduct a Trailhead Departure/Beacon Check.
- 6:30am Tour into Objective - We'll ski as many laps as time will allow on the best snow available.
- 5:30pm Return to the Trailhead We'll give ourselves enough daylight to get back safely and recap the day.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- Expert Resort Riding Skills - Including steep and consequential off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.
- Intermediate Touring Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 10+ days of backcountry experience.
- Basic Ski Mountaineering Skills - Including ice axe, crampon, and basic rope skills are encouraged, but not required. Build those skills during the program or attend our Ski Mountaineering Skills course prior to attending and spend more time climbing and skiing
- Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week.
Here's what's included with your trip:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Lassen Volcanic National Park Permit
- Group Ski Mountaineering Gear - Ropes & Climbing Gear
- Group Safety Gear - Snow Science, First Aid Kits
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Ski/Splitboard Gear
- Avalanche Gear - Beacon, Shovel, Probe
- Ski Mountaineering Gear - Ice Axe, Crampons, Climbing Harness
- Lassen Volcanic National Park Entrance Pass
- Transportation
- Meals
- Guide Gratuities
Shasta Ski Mountaineering Gear List
- Avalanche & Ski Mountaineering Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from Blackbird
- Ski/Split Touring Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from:
Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing - Private
Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing - Private
Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing - Private
Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing - Private
Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing - Private
Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing - Private
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