3-day Ski Mountaineering Camp in California
Join the certified guides from SWS Mountain guides, as they lead you on this 3-day skiing camp in California. Learn advanced skills and put them to practice on the amazing slopes of Mount Lassen or Mount Shasta!
Sierra Nevada (California)
3 Days
Mar - May
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Learn advanced mountaineering skills in California!
- Practice your new skills on some of the deepest and freshest snow in the state.
- Take in the sublime views out over the mountains.
Description
Join me on this adventure and I will help take your ski mountaineering to the next level, as we indulge in a 3-day ski mountaineering camp in California. We will head to Mount Lassen or Mount Shasta and put to practice the skills we learn during the course.
Over the course of the 3 days, we will be teaching you advanced ski mountaineering skills and techniques in order to increase your confidence and ability to tackle more challenging adventures. Skills covered include assessing and managing snowpack stability, decision-making, entrance management, cornice management, and advanced skiing.
The views from each mountain are jaw-dropping and breath-taking, with the superb and sublime alpine scenery of the Californian countryside stretching out beneath us, and the rest of the mighty Sierra Nevada range looming large above it all. You can find an outline of the itinerary below.
After 3 days you will have gained skills and practice to tackle more challenging adventures. Furthermore, you will have spent 3-days in a unique winter environment with amazing views and runs!
Learn expert ski mountaineering skills in a peaceful, amazing place – book now so you don’t miss out!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Price listed is to join a group, please enquire about private guiding. Maximum group size of 6.
Itinerary
Day 1: High Camp
On the first day, we will head up to high camp where we will begin with route-finding, efficient track setting as well as deciding how and where to make a winter camp.
Day 2: Technical Uphill Terrain
Crampon, ice ax, and basic rope techniques. Techniques and tactics for steeper terrain.
Day 3: Climb and ski objective
Based on what we have learned on days 2 and 3, we will put our skills to practice on an exciting climb and ski objective.
Details
More info
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Skier, Snowboarders
Meeting point
About the guide
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
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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