Mt Shasta Ski Descent

 

Mt Shasta ski descent is considered a must do for any real backcountry skier. Skiing from the top of this peak has been described as the “Finest Ski Descent in California” and listed as one of the “50 Classic Backcountry Ski Descents in North America”.  Mt Shasta ski descent is considered a must do for any real backcountry skier.  It offers the advanced to expert alpine skier a descent of over 7,000 vertical ft. from the summit down via a variety of amazing routes including the “Classic” Avalanche Gulch Route

 

 

Skiing the West Face is an excellent skiing adventure, a three-day guided climb & ski descent of Mt. Shasta’s classic West Face. The West Face is one of the less crowded routes on the peak, with its wide-open bowls descending into Cascade Gulch with additional options; sample the bowls in Cascade Gulch. Our route on the West Face of Mt Shasta is best climbed & skied in late spring to early summer when there is plenty of snow to cover the approach and upper mountain.