Hotlum Glacier Camp with Shasta Summit Climb
Join us for this four day advanced mountaineering course and guided glacier ascent of Mt. Shasta via a Northern Route across the Hotlum glacier. Combines advanced ice climbing instruction, crevasse rescue techniques review, advanced glacier route finding, wand use and placement, hazard evaluation, route finding options and overcoming route difficulties, review of glacier travel protocol and establishing a high camp in a glacier environment. We will also attempt the summit of Mt. Shasta via a Hotlum Glacier route. For experienced climbers interested in Mt. Shasta’s wild side-expect glaciers, cold blue ice, and a high camp in the middle of the Hotlum Glacier.
Dates 2008:
July: 3-6 (4th of July), 24-27
August: 14-17
September: Aug 28-1(Labor day), 18-21
October: 2-5
Duration: 4 days
Group Size: Limited to 6 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:3
Experience Level: Advanced climbers with previous ice ax, crampon, rope handling & belaying experience.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost: $695.00. Shasta Summit fee included.
Price Includes:
- professional instruction/guide
- breakfast and dinner
- group equipment
- group climbing equipment
- summit fees
- and permits and permit fees
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