Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course

Level up your mountaineering skills on the Hotlum Glacier on epic Mt. Shasta.

3 Day Course

Glacier Travel & Crevasse

Rescue Course

July 3 - 5, 2026

$1495

Join Alpinistas Adventures in partnership with SWS Mountain Guides on this small group course.

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Hotlum Glacier, our base-camp provides the perfect setting for immersive learning led by mountain guides from SWS Mountain Guides, a Mt. Shasta expert mountain guide service.

Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course

Ready to level up your mountaineering skills?

Join Alpinistas Adventures on on Mt. Shasta for this 3 day / 2 night intensive mountaineering course.

Participants will delve into a comprehensive curriculum covering essential techniques for navigating ice, snow, and glaciers, along with crucial rescue skills and mastering roped team travel.

Gain hands-on experience in technical ice climbing, anchor placement, and rescue systems such as C and Z pulleys.

This course equips you with the indispensable skills for safe and successful glacier and big mountain ascents.

Plus, you’ll be supported by members of the Alpinistas Adventures team to learn and bond together in a supportive environment, Alpinistas style.

Mountaineering: Hiking uphill in snow
This trip is rated Intermediate + Advanced.
Previous hiking and backpacking experience is required.
Previous rock, snow, or mountaineering is helpful.
Good fitness and endurance is required.
Expect to spend three days on an exposed mountain slope with unremitting sun & wind exposure.
We recommend that you stay well hydrated and fed prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness if you are coming from sea level.
Included in your booking:
- Professional mountain guides trained under IFMGA leadership
- 3:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 8 clients plus Alpinistas host
- Snowshoes, if needed
- Mountaineering axe, helmet and harness but better to bring you own
- Tent
- Dinner, Breakfast, Hot Beverages
- Group safety gear & first aid kit
- Permit fees
- Special discount to shop at the Alpinistas store
Not included:
- Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
- Crampons, Mountaineering Boots
- Trip insurance
- Lunch & Snacks
- Guide gratuities
- Required gear, see in below section (available for rent when checking out)
- Personal items

Helpful for booking

After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with some action items. (Please check promotions and spam folder if you don’t receive a confirmation immediately.)
As you start to get closer to your event date, you will receive additional emails confirming itinerary details, packing list and other important or helpful supplemental information such as start time and driving directions. You will also have someone from our office reach out to discuss any questions that you might have.
The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.
Redding (RDD) Airport which is roughly 60 miles away or Medford (MFR) 80 miles away.
Expect to experience very warm days on the snow with extreme sun and chilly nights. This is an exposed mountain area with the potential for high wind and sudden precipitation. Plan for variable temperatures.
The dates listed here are coed but female forward with at least one female guide. If you prefer a female only group, please reach out to us.
Our focus remains on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and unforgettable adventure for all our guests.
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Other Mountaineering Options with Alpinistas Adventures

Do you want to join this event but need to get the basics down first? Head over to our Mountaineering page for prep courses that take place in Tahoe to get your skills down.

We can do private sessions as well.

Already got the basics down and looking for the next level of mountaineering? Join our women’s West Face Route or our Avalanche Gulch Route up Shasta!

Gear List

Layering is the key to staying comfortable while being active outdoors. The secret to achieving maximum comfort with minimum weight is to bring versatile layers that can be mixed and matched to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation, and weather protection.

When packing, try to bring only what you need. This not only makes your load lighter but also helps our amazing field staff.

If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).

Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save some money? Check out our shop at Alpinistas and the Re-Cover department for gently used gear online.

Get ready to conquer the outdoors, Alpinistas! We can't wait to see you on the trail.

Mountaineering Axe - supplied if you do not have
Helmet - supplied if you do not have
Crampons - supplied if you do not have
Mountaineering Boots required - non-mountaineering boots will not be permitted
Crampons that fit your mountaineering boots (rental available)
30 ft. of Perlon/Nylon 6mm (needed for self rescue)
3 Locking carabiners (Pear shape recommended)
Backpacking Pack
Sleeping bag, pad
Headlamp
Technical jacket, pants or bibs that are water resistant
Base Layer Tops and Bottoms (Lightweight, Synthetic or Wool)
Lightweight sun shirt
Midlayer options
Waterproof/Water Resistant Gloves
Beanie
Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)
Good quality dark lens sunglasses with side shields -- or wraparound sunglasses
Sunblock and lip balm with SPF
Water (1.5-2.5 liters) or Hydration System
Electrolytes, snacks, lunch for the day
Eating utensils/mess kit
Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner - Pack it all out.
This will be nice for you to have:
Fleece/Wool or Lightweight Gloves
Gaiters
Hat, Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection
Extra socks
Ski or trekking poles (avail to rent)