Premium Guided Mountaineering Trips and Ski Descents on Mt Shasta!
Shasta Mountaineering School is a Mt Shasta specific mountain guide service leading the highest quality and most affordable guided trips on Mt Shasta. Trips are available now for the upcoming 2026 mountaineering season!
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Safety is always our first priority.
When you book a trip with Shasta Mountaineering School,
you're personally hiring the owner, Shane Rathbun, who
has over 18 years of experience on Mt Shasta. All logistics are
personally curated by the owner to ensure
you have the highest quality trip.

Ski from the summit of Mt Shasta
Don't just ski from the top, target the ideal snow conditions with
Shasta Mountaineering School!
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We specialize in experiences for all ability levels.
Shasta Mountaineering School operates exclusively only on Mount Shasta.
We are committed to safety and high quality trips. We specialize in personalized
experiences for all ability levels.
Small personalized group sizes
This means more specialized personal attention, and also ensures a safe and successful trip.

Beginniner Mountaineering Trips

Learn mountaineering skills while going to the summit of Mt Shasta via the Avalanche Gulch route. No previous mountaineering experience is required!

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Guided Ski Descents of the West Face

On every skiing trip, we track the weather and target the best snow conditions possible.

Ski Shasta!
Why book a trip with Shasta Mountaineering School?

When you book with Shasta Mountaineering School, your trip is personally guided by owner Shane Rathbun. Shane brings over 18 years of experience on Mount Shasta, with more than 70 summits and 30 ski descents. Every climb is led directly by him, ensuring consistency and professional oversight.

Shasta Mountaineering School operates exclusively on Mount Shasta. This focused approach allows for in-depth knowledge of the routes, seasonal snow conditions, and mountain weather. Whether you are preparing for your first mountaineering trip or planning a summit ski descent, each trip is tailored to your ability and objectives.

All trips include required permits, group gear, and meals on the mountain. We are fully insured and permitted by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Climb Mount Shasta with a locally based guide service committed to safety and skill development.