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An early morning photo of Mount Shasta covered in snow with a blue sky above during an Alpenglow Expeditions guided trip on Mount Shasta.
Climb Mount Shasta

 

Mount Shasta, a magnificent stratovolcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range and the jewel of Northern California at 14,179 ft (4,322m), is the perfect stepping stone to level up from your local mountains and prep for high-altitude, international expeditions.

A Mount Shasta climb, ski trip, or mountaineering school will help you build a solid foundation for future mountaineering endeavors. With four different trip options varying in length, route, and skills training, there’s something for everyone looking for an epic adventure on this iconic California peak. Spend multiple days with our Mt Shasta Guides to learn the foundations of climbing and ski mountaineering.

Mount Shasta Mountaineering

Mount Shasta Guided Climbing Options

Check out our expert guided climbing, mountaineering, & skiing trips on Mt Shasta in California
Two ski mountaineers climbing up Mount Shasta during a guided ski trip with Alpenglow Expeditions

Mount Shasta Ski

Intermediate Next Available
April 25-27, 2025 3 Days Mount Shasta, CA
A group of mountaineering students during a Mount Shasta 5-day mountaineering course with Alpenglow Expeditions.

Mount Shasta Avalanche Gulch Climb

Intermediate Next Available
May 3-4, 2025 2 days Mount Shasta, CA
An early morning photo of Mount Shasta covered in snow with a blue sky above during an Alpenglow Expeditions guided trip on Mount Shasta.

Mount Shasta Mountaineering School

Introductory Next Available
June 12-16, 2025 5 Days Mt. Shasta, CA
Mountaineer peering into a crevasse on Mount Shasta during an Intro To Mountaineering course with Alpenglow Expeditions

Mount Shasta West Face Climb

Intermediate Next Available
April 25-27, 2025 3 Days Mount Shasta, CA
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  • Two ski mountaineers hiking up to ski Mount Shasta with Alpenglow Expeditions

    Why Spend 3 Days to Climb or Ski Mt. Shasta?

    When planning an adventure with Alpenglow Expeditions on Mt. Shasta, many participants wonder why our itineraries allocate three days for the expedition. The answer is simple yet fundamental to our philosophy: we aim to provide a comprehensive educational experience, not just a climb. Here’s a deeper look into our approach and what these three days entail.
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    What’s In A Mt. Shasta Guide’s Pack?

    As the Mt. Shasta season begins in earnest, we’re here to provide you with info from AMGA-Certified Ski Guide Isaac Laredo about what he brings in his pack for a 2-Day Avalanche Gulch climb on Mt. Shasta.
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  • A group of backpackers heading to climb Mount Shasta with Alpenglow Expeditions

    Mt. Shasta Conditions Update – April 2024

    Thinking about a Mt. Shasta summit climb this season? Alpenglow guide Tim Dobbins came back with reports of fantastic snow conditions on the mountain during a guided climb on Mt. Shasta. Here are Tim’s notes: The mountain is “absolutely plastered” with snow, with a snowpack far exceeding annual averages.
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    A Brief History of Mt. Shasta

    Mount Shasta, a pinnacle of beauty and grandeur in Northern California’s landscape, boasts a history as intriguing as its rugged slopes. From its volcanic birth to indigenous reverence to challenges faced by early climbers, the mountain’s story is one of geological wonder and human endeavor. Today, it’s a place revered by countless climbers, skiers, and those who simply admire the mountain’s natural beauty.
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  • A group of mountaineering students during a Mount Shasta 5-day mountaineering course with Alpenglow Expeditions.

    Mount Shasta Spring Trips with Alpenglow Expeditions

    It may not feel like spring yet in Northern California, but the season is slowly starting to shift away from winter. Alpenglow Expeditions has just recently opened its books for climbing, mountaineering, and skiing trips up Mount Shasta.
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