MOUNT SHASTA WEST FACE 2-DAY SKI & BOARD DESCENT OVERVIEW

A quicker 2-day version of our classic Mount Shasta summit and ski descent from late April to mid June. Join us on a three-day backcountry ski mountaineering adventure on Mount Shasta, California's spectacular 14,000 ft volcano.

We ski guide the spectacular West Face of Mount Shasta (or another route depending on conditions) from a base camp in the remote Hidden Valley. Day one we depart from the Bunny Flat trail head to basecamp just below the West Face of Shasta. On day two we will leave camp at a very early alpine start to climb to the summit and then ski down Mount Shasta Shasta from somewhere just below the actual summit down the West Face right back to camp, pack up and ski back to Bunny Flat, The 2-day ski and snowboard descent of the West Face of Mount Shasta’s is a quicker summit attempt of Shasta and for those only in excellent physical shape.

The Mount Shasta Ski and board descent is suitable for both snow boarders on a split board and backountry skiers on alpine touring or telemark equipment. Let our AMGA trained or certified ski guides show you the way. Join us on a Shasta ski and board descent this spring!

We include all technical climbing gear and all your camping gear at no extra cost! All you need are your ski gear & clothes.
A $120 value! ($30 cleaning fee for using our sleeping bags)

 
 
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SKI EXPERIENCE & PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

  • No previous climbing or mountaineering experience required.

  • Excellent physical condition required.

  • Advanced to expert level of skier required. You must be comfortable skiing double black diamond runs at a ski resort in any conditions such as powder and crud.

  • Previous backcountry skiing experience required with the ability to gain over 5,000 ft in one day.

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2026 DATES

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COST: Custom Rates…contact us!

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INCLUDES

  • All climbing equipment, group camping equipment and avalanche safety equipment (backcountry ski rentals available but not included).

  • Professional AMGA trained or certified ski mountaineering guide

  • Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry.

  • Shasta summit pass

 

For information on current weather & conditions, lodging, supplies, dining and regulations on Mount Shasta check out our Mount Shasta Information & Resources Page

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MT SHASTA 2-DAY SKI DESCENT ITINERARY

West Face Ski Descent:

Day 1
We meet in the town of Mount Shasta, Ca at 930am. The exact location will be in your confirmation materials. After a pack check and group gear distribution, we all drive to the trail head for Mount Shasta at Bunny Flat. Everyone is responsible for their own transportation to the trailhead. We then put on skins and ski up to the Horse Camp area and then traverse over to the beautiful Hidden Valley where we establish our base camp. The afternoon is spent relaxing and acclimating before enjoying a hearty dinner.

Day 2
We wake up early for our alpine start to climb Mount Shasta, probably around 2am. Climbing by headlamp, we we don boot crampons and ice axes (with skis on our packs) and make our way up the West Face route. At some point before the top of the West Face we are rewarded by sunrise and the shadow of Mount Shasta. After topping out on the West Face, it’s on to Misery Hill (not really much misery!) and then to the summit plateau. We normally do not take skis beyond the top of Misery Hill. All that is left is the summit pinnacle after which we stand upon the summit of Mount Shasta (14,180 ft)! We then make our way back down to our skis, click in and prepare ourselves for the up tp 6000 foot descent ahead of us. Skiing the West Face involves 35-38 degree skiing with some exposure back down to camp. After breaking our high camp we ski back to the Bunny Flat trailhead, usually arriving in the very late afternoon. Summit day of Mt Shasta is a long, yet rewarding ski descent!

Itinerary subject to change & the summit of Mount Shasta is subject to safe weather and snow conditions