Mt Shasta + Lassen Peak Summit & Ski 4 Day
We'll tackle the following objectives and skills:
- Push Your Limits - Take your backcountry skiing to the next level on these giant Cascades volcanos!
- Ski Mountaineering Skills Review - Including crampons, ice axe arrest and glacier rope travel
- Summit Attempt - This will be a long day, gaining over 4,000’ of elevation over various snow surfaces and steep slopes.
- Ski Descent - Once we reach our high point, we’ll descend the route and ski the variations holding the best snow, racking up over 6,000' of vertical!
Day 1 - Ski Mountaineering Skills & Camping on Mt Shasta
We start at Mt Shasta, skinning up to camp, building a comfortable base for the night, and then build basic ski mountaineering skills needed for safety and efficiency on the mountain.
Day 2 - Mt Shasta Summit Attempt & Return to Camp
Day two will be our summit attempt of Mt. Shasta! After a long day we'll return to camp for the evening.
Day 3 - Return to Trailhead & Travel to Lassen
On day three we'll pack up camp and return to the trailhead, then drive down to Lassen to camp at the trailhead that evening.
Day 4 - Lassen Summit Attempt
Day four is our summit attempt of Lassen Peak! In the afternoon we'll return to the trailhead and head home.
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 20+ 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 on Day 2
- 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.
- Ski/Split Touring, Avalanche, & Ski Mountaineering Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
Here's what's included with your trip:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes & Gear - for ski mountaineering training
- Tent
- Stove & Fuel
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Meals
- Ski/Splitboard Gear
- Avalanche Gear
- Ice Axe, Crampons, Climbing Harness
- Guide Gratuities
Ski/Split Touring Gear
- Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
- Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
- Climbing Skins
- Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
- Adjustable Touring Poles
- Avalanche Beacon
- Avalanche Shovel
- Avalanche Probe
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
- Ski/Split Crampons
- Climbing Harness
- Headlamp
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
Know Before you go
Blackbird Mountain Guides offers both scheduled group programs and private programs.
Private programs are simply above and beyond what Blackbird Mountain Guides currently has scheduled. Scheduled courses are not always less expensive. Before booking a trip with Blackbird Mountain Guides, clients are encouraged to review the differences between these types of programs, and to decide what works best for them.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
Scheduled Programs have fixed dates, itineraries, objectives, curriculum, and costs. They typically appeal to solo individuals or small groups or who are looking to share the cost of their program with a larger group. Correspondingly, scheduled programs are less expensive for smaller groups (1-2), and they provide the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. If you have a large group (3+), Scheduled programs will often be more expensive. They can fill up quickly, and scheduling flexibility is obviously limited.
Scheduled programs will have advertised dates. All scheduled programs can be run as private programs with private dates/rates as well.
PRIVATE PROGRAMS
Private programs have scheduling freedom. They typically appeal to those who would like some flexibility in planning their own trip or course. In this regard, Itineraries and objectives can be tailored to suit current conditions as well as client goals. Private programs are normally less expensive for larger groups (3+). If you have a small group (1-2) private programs will be more expensive.
Day 1 - Ski Mountaineering Skills & Camping on Mt Shasta
We start at Mt Shasta, skinning up to camp, building a comfortable base for the night, and then build basic ski mountaineering skills needed for safety and efficiency on the mountain.
Day 2 - Mt Shasta Summit Attempt & Return to Camp
Day two will be our summit attempt of Mt. Shasta! After a long day we'll return to camp for the evening.
Day 3 - Return to Trailhead & Travel to Lassen
On day three we'll pack up camp and return to the trailhead, then drive down to Lassen to camp at the trailhead that evening.
Day 4 - Lassen Summit Attempt
Day four is our summit attempt of Lassen Peak! We'll get a great ski descent in and in the afternoon, we'll return to the trailhead to wrap up our trip.
We'll tackle the following objectives and skills:
- Push Your Limits - Take your backcountry skiing to the next level on these giant Cascades volcanos!
- Ski Mountaineering Skills Review - Including crampons, ice axe arrest and glacier rope travel
- Summit Attempt - This will be a long day, gaining over 4,000’ of elevation over various snow surfaces and steep slopes.
- Ski Descent - Once we reach our high point, we’ll descend the route and ski the variations holding the best snow, racking up over 6,000' of vertical!
Day 1 - Ski Mountaineering Skills & Camping on Mt Shasta
We start at Mt Shasta, skinning up to camp, building a comfortable base for the night, and then build basic ski mountaineering skills needed for safety and efficiency on the mountain.
Day 2 - Mt Shasta Summit Attempt & Return to Camp
Day two will be our summit attempt of Mt. Shasta! After a long day we'll return to camp for the evening.
Day 3 - Return to Trailhead & Travel to Lassen
On day three we'll pack up camp and return to the trailhead, then drive down to Lassen to camp at the trailhead that evening.
Day 4 - Lassen Summit Attempt
Day four is our summit attempt of Lassen Peak! In the afternoon we'll return to the trailhead and head home.
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 20+ 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 on Day 2
- 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.
- Ski/Split Touring, Avalanche, & Ski Mountaineering Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
Here's what's included with your trip:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes & Gear - for ski mountaineering training
- Tent
- Stove & Fuel
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Meals
- Ski/Splitboard Gear
- Avalanche Gear
- Ice Axe, Crampons, Climbing Harness
- Guide Gratuities
Ski/Split Touring Gear
- Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
- Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
- Climbing Skins
- Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
- Adjustable Touring Poles
- Avalanche Beacon
- Avalanche Shovel
- Avalanche Probe
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
- Ski/Split Crampons
- Climbing Harness
- Headlamp
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
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