Introduction to Summer (Snow) Mountaineering on Lassen Peak

June 12-13, 2010

mountaineering trip The logical extension of trail hiking and high-country backpacking, mountaineering can take you to wild, high locales. During this "learn-as-you-play" weekend the OAC's experienced climbing guides will introduce to you the skills necessary to travel with greater safety through California'ssummer mountains, dealing with steep snowfields, off-trail navigation, and high altitudes. The entire clinic will be held on Lassen Peak, theworld's largest dacite plug type volcano. We will walk (well, more literally, climb) through a safe, proven progression of skill-development lessonsand drills.

Topics covered will include:

use of crampons
use of ice axe
self-arrest
snow anchors
snow belay techniques
route finding
navigation on snow
basic avalanche awareness
and most importantly, the decision making process necessary for safe mountain travel

Even in mid-summer, Lassen Peak provides a snowy wilderness of spectacular mountain terrain. We'll rise at our car-side campsite early each day, appreciating the need for this "alpine start" more and more as the weekend progresses. We will hike into our "classroom" for the day and begin learning. One of the days we will attempt to climb to the summit of Lassen Peak, our day, time and route dictated by weather and mountain conditions.

Mountaineering requires a bit of specialized equipment. We are available to discuss your gear selection and can also rent a limited amount of supplies. Before the trip you'll need to secure, either on your own or through us, the following:

Crampon compatible "mountain boots", either leather or plastic
Crampons that are adjusted for your boots
Ice Axe
Avalanche Beacon
Climbing Harness
Belay device and Carabiner
Climbing Helmet

Feel free to schedule a time to meet with us at Lombardi Sports if you would like to discuss the adequacy of your gear. Recommended prior experience is backpacking over mountainous trails and a relatively high level of fitness.

Where is this trip?
Here's a Google Map to the general area:

View Lassen Volcanic National Park in a larger map

Specific driving directions for the trip will come with your confirmed reservation.

Includes:

Experienced mountain guide
Group first aid kit
Meals from Saturday breakfast through lunch Sunday
Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchoring equipment, etc.)
Professional guides trained by the AMGA

Pricing:
OAC Members: $199
Non-members: $249

Sounds fun- Sign me up!!

Trip Cancellation Policy