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3-day Backcountry ski tour in northern CA – Lassen Volcanic National Park, Castle Lake & Mt. Shasta

3-day Backcountry ski tour in northern CA – Lassen Volcanic National Park, Castle Lake & Mt. Shasta | undefined

This 3-day backcountry ski tour in Northern California, entailing Lassen Volcanic National Park, Castle Lake & Mt. Shasta, is led by the certified guides from SWS Mountain Guides, who will take you to the most thrilling and fun backcountry sections of the region.

Cascade Range

3 Days

May, Jun

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Backcountry ski in the best parts of Northern California!
  • Ski around fascinating and unique terrain such as steam vents and mud pots
  • Enjoy some of the freshest and deepest snow in the country
  • Choose from a wide array of challenging and fun routes and trails
  • Take in the always awesome Californian scenery and weather

Description

I promise if you join me on this 3-day backcountry ski tour in Northern California, we will go to some of the best, most exciting and most beautiful backcountry skiing sections in the region, as we traipse and travail around the fresh powder and ideal conditions of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Castle Lake & Mt. Shasta, all while taking the time to admire the epic and awesome Californian scenery around and beneath us.

The Southern Cascades are a stretch of the Cascades Mountain Range nestled within the state of California. It is increasingly becoming renowned as having some of the best beginner to intermediate ski mountaineering terrain in the world.

Each day on this adventure will consist of a ski adventure at a different locale.

Day 1 is when we tackle the Lassen Volcanic National Park, notable for its unique ski scenery of volcanic areas of steam vents and bubbling mud pots, whilst also containing the deepest snowpack in California.

Day 2 is when we head up to Castle Lake, an area that features a superb combination of great skiing, short approaches and magnificent views.

The 3rd and final day entails the highlight of the trip for many, the world famous Mt. Shasta, renowned for its extremely deep powder and seemingly limitless array of routes and descents, all designed to thrill and reward.

The views from each location are truly unbeatable, with the lush alpine Californian countryside surrounding each place, and the usually sunny weather adding a lovely touch to the setting.

After 3 days we then say our goodbyes, hopefully having sufficiently pumped up your adrenaline and made you want to explore even more of this incredible part of California.

Indulge in some of the best backcountry skiing in California over 3 awesome days – book now to experience!

Price includes

  • Accommodation included
  • Guiding fee

Price details

  • Price is per person in a group. Maximum group size of 6.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet, Lassen Volcanic National Park

Meet, backcountry ski around Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Day 2: Castle Lake

Backcountry ski around Castle Lake.

Day 3: Mount Shasta, Finish

Backcountry ski around Mount Shasta, finish.

 

Details

More info

Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Skier, Snowboarders

Meeting point

Lassen National Park, Mineral, California, USA

Equipment you will need to bring

Ski equipment


About the guide

Guide profile image

SWS

4.8

(28)

Mountain Guide

Since 1981, we have been California's leader in guided mountaineering. From the Eastern Sierra to Mt. Shasta, we guide all of California 14ners and internationally.

Languages

English

Certificates

IFMGA | AMGA

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What people are saying about SWS

Such a difficult, but the most amazing experience! Something you will never forget!

Had an amazing experience! What memories but must be honest, we were in over our head. Feel we were physically up to it but we went from sea level to 10,000 feet in 30 hours and it was a challenge to keep up. Some time to acclimate would have made a big difference. The guides were careful and supportive. We were outside our comfort zone for sure but also realize that made it so memorable!

Life changing experience!!

Excellent experience with my guide Ben and SWS. Was able to summit Mt Whitney via the mountaineer’s route thanks to Ben’s understanding of the mountain and assessment of my capabilities. Great experience that exceeded my expectations.

The hike was great and I got exactly I wanted.


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