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Avalanche Level 1 - Mt Shasta

Classes and field time held at our Mt Shasta, Ca location

Japan Skiing - Furano

Shasta Ski Descent 3-Day

Depending on group ability and conditions, we will choose the West Face or Avalanche Gulch route.

Wilderness First Responder Course 5 Days

A 50% deposit payment is required to confirm your reservation and final payment is due 30 days prior to the trip departure date. All payments are non-refundable. For this reason, we highly recommend travel insurance to protect your travel investment.

Intro To Ski Mountaineering

3-Day WFRrecert Course

Instruction at our Mt. Shasta Location  

A valid Wilderness First Responder certification is required for enrollment in this course. A copy of your valid certification will be requested and required to be submitted before the first day of the course. If you do not have a valid certification, you will need to enroll in the 5-Day WFR course.

Everest Basecamp Trek

Shasta Casaval Ridge

Avalanche Level 2 - Diamond Lake

Classes and field time held at our Diamond Lake, Or location

Mt Whitney Winter Ascent

Please note this is not a beginner climb!  
If you're unsure about this climb, please contact us via email at info@swsmountainguides.com or by phone at 888-797-6867. We're happy to help!

Bear Valley Rope & Anchor Clinic

Bear Valley Ice Axe Clinic

Japan Skiing - Niseko

Avalanche Pro 1 - Mt Shasta

These courses are hosted by SWS Mountain Guides, but administered by American Avalanche Institute instructors, one of only 6 organizations in the US that have been vetted and approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) to provide Professional-Level avalanche training.  

Class and field time held at our Mt Shasta, Ca location

Avalanche Level 2 - Las Vegas

Classes and field time at our Mt Charleston location

Bear Valley Backcountry Ski or Ride Day Clinic

All trips are private and are a fixed rate of $675 for 1-3 people.

Avalanche Rescue Course - Las Vegas

Classes and field time at our Mt Charleston location

Shasta Backcountry Ski/Ride 1-Day

All trips are private, and are a fixed rate of $675 for 1-3 people.

Avalanche Level 1 - Las Vegas

Classes and field time at our Mt Charleston location

Basic Winter Mountaineering

Moved to Shasta due to Lassen National Park Closure

Avalanche Level 1 - Diamond Lake

Classes and field time held at our Diamond Lake, Or location

Avalanche Rescue Course - Diamond Lake

Classes and field time held at our Diamond Lake, Or location

Avalanche Level 2 - Mt Shasta

Classes and field time held at our Mt Shasta, Ca location

Avalanche Level 2 - Bear Valley

Classes and field time at our Bear Valley, Ca location

Avalanche Rescue Course - Mt Shasta

Classes and field time held at our Mt Shasta, Ca location

Avalanche Rescue Course - Bear Valley

Classes and field time at our Bear Valley, Ca location

Aconcagua Expedition

Avalanche Level 1 - Bear Valley

Classes and field time at our Bear Valley, Ca location

Bear Valley 4 Hour Village Side Country

All trips are private and are a fixed rate of $525 for 1-3 people.

Everest 3 Passes Trek