Previous ski touring skills with climbing skins and ice axe skills are strongly recommended. These weekends are designed for super-solid skiers who want access to some of Shasta's best steep shots. We'll use the Regular Route to give us the easiest access to the summit, then choose our best descent. Saturday at Helen Lake, we'll ski some lines near camp. Sunday we'll choose a ski route such as the Little Wing Couloir, Casaval Ridge, Cascade Gulch, or the Trinity Chutes.
Alpine skiers can use touring adapters and climbing skins in addition to ice axe and crampons.
And experienced Free-heel and Randonnee skiers, well, you know how to do it. Advanced skiing skills and Excellent physical condition are required. On this three-day spring tour to our camp on the north side, we'll make day trips to practice snowboard mountaineering skills as well as long, great descents. Previous backcountry boarding experience is necessary as is Very Good physical condition. This trip may be the bowl skier's and rider's dream of all time.