Mount Shasta Casaval ridge 3-day ascent

Snow or ice climbing experience and previous mountaineering experience are helpful but not required. Hiking and or Backpacking experience is needed. Good to excellent physical condition is a must.

Best time is in early to late Spring, when there is plenty of snow coverage on the spiny ridge.

3 climbers per guide. The group might be as large as 6 people (with 2 guides).

Participants must be in excellent physical condition. Backpacks will weigh between 45 to 65 pounds. With a day pack, you must be comfortable climbing 500-600 ft elevation gain per hour for 6-8 hours at a time. While the distance traveled on the ascent is approximately 7 miles, you’ll gain 7,302 ft vertical feet from the trailhead. Summit day alone will have over 4,000 vertical feet and cover about 3 miles. Our camp location is generally between 9,500 – 10,000 feet; if you’re concerned with altitude sickness, please email us! We have several techniques that can help you

to avoid, or at the very least, minimize adverse reactions to altitude.

No porters.

Permits are mandatory and included in the price. We take care of getting all the required permits for our participants. Insurance is not included and highly recommend. Explore Share has a partnership with a rescue and insurance company, they can assist you with this.

Yes, groups are available. Guiding ratio is 3:1. Max group size i 6 people (with 2 guides)

Yes, you'll need to bring your personal gear. Please read the section "What's included" or " Price details". Some items might be available for rent. You'll receive a complete gear list upon booking confirmation.

We provide meals while on the mountain. These include breakfasts, freeze-dried dinners, and hot beverages. We have a variety of meal options available. However, we cannot guarantee specific choices of flavors, brands, or dishes (Ex: fettuccine, lasagna, teriyaki chicken & rice, etc.). If you have a favorite breakfast or dinner that only requires hot water, we encourage you to bring it. Also, bring your favorite high-calorie, high-carbohydrate lunches and snacks! The town of Mt. Shasta has a few grocery stores and markets, but having things you’re familiar with and in hand when you meet your guide is essential.

Examples: bagels, cheese, dried fruit, trail mix, Protein bars, chocolate, etc.

Note: you will need approximately 200-300 calories per hour (7-9 hours on summit day alone!).

Mt. Shasta is a great mountain town with several options on where to stay.

The Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Medford International Airport (MFR) are excellent jumping off points.