Casaval Ridge Ascent
Guided Climb up the Classic Casaval Ridge
Southside Route of Mt. Shasta

Join us for this three day guided climb of Mt. Shasta classic Casaval Ridge. Only "in shape" in early to late spring when there is plenty of snow to cover the rocky ridge. Steep terrain and spectacular views await the intermediate climber on this exciting route. Determination, excellent physical condition, previous ice ax and crampons skills are required for the ascent. We will make a high camp on the Casaval Ridge and review your skills prior to our attempt of the summit. Technical skills, steep terrain, and weather make this an excellent experience climb for Mt. Mckinley, Mexico Volcanoes or South America Expeditions. Group size limited to 6 climbers and two guides.

Casaval Ridge Route, Mt. Shasta, California

Casaval Ridge High Camp, Mt. Shasta, California

Dates 2012:
OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available

Note: Minimum 2 to confirm
climb.

April: 27-29- Confirmed Departure 4 Spots available
May: 4-6-OPEN
May: 18-20-OPEN
May: 26-28 -OPEN
(Memorial Day)
June 4-6 - FULL

Duration: 3 days

Departure City: Mt. Shasta, CA.

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

Cost: $645.00
Shasta Summit fee included

Experience Level: Intermediate mountaineers in excellent physical condition. Previous experience in crampon, ice axe use, and basic rope skills needed.

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more

Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge
Course Outline

Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge Equipment list

"What a pleasure it was to climb with David.
He has a wonderful
perspective on guiding clients, climbing, and the outdoors"
Dave - Casaval Ridge Spring 2009

Hotlum Bolum Ridge Route
Intermediate Mountaineering
Northside Shasta Summit Climb

This is a intermediate mountaineering course designed to increase climbers experience on a moderate alpine routes offering a guided climb of Mt. Shasta via the Hotlum/Bolum route. For intermediate climbers who want to experience a more technical and steeper route to the summit of Mt. Shasta. Includes instruction and review of the following techniques; Ice ax self belay, self arrest, glissading, basic crampon use, with the introduction of the following intermediate techniques; use of the rope, team self arrest, quick safety belays, snow and/or ice anchors (depending on conditions), and rope team travel. Additional topics to be covered, climbing pacing techniques, climb planning, mountain medicine ("the acclimatizing process"), alpine weather, and alpine route finding. An excellent course for the next step in your alpine education

Above the Clouds on Mt. Shasta

"Just a quick email to thank you for a great time with Ross - the man is a star, he was so courteous, knowledgeable, kind, friendly, fun, reliable - all the qualities you'd want in a guide!"
JH Ranch Group 2010

"Back safely from Shasta (and Lassen). Thanks to SWS Mountain Guides and Jesse (my guide) for a flawless trip.
You guys even arranged great weather for us"
Robert / San Francisco, Ca. Summer 2009

"Thanks SWS for the perfect trip, this trip surpassed all my expectations! I'll definitely will be back with SWS Mountain Guides soon. "
Caroline May 2010

Dates 2012:
OPEN: all 6 spaces available
CONFIRMED: Confirmed departure # Spaces available

Note: Minimum 2 to confirm climb.

June: 8-10-OPEN
June: 22-24-FULL
July: 1-3-OPEN
(4th of July)
July: 13-15-OPEN
July: 20-22-OPEN
August: 3-5-Confirmed 5 spots
August: 20-24-OPEN
September: 1-3-OPEN
(Labor Day)
September: 24-26-OPEN
October: 5-7- OPEN

Duration: 3 days

Departure City: Mt. Shasta, CA..

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced mountaineers with previous ice axe and cramponing experience.

Cost: $645.00
Shasta Summit fee included

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more

Mt. Shasta Hotlum Bolum Ridge Outline

Shasta Hotlum Bolum Equipment list