Mountaineering Seminar
Lassen Volcanic National Park

Trip Details

Course Description: Get prepared this spring with this very comprehensive mountaineering course on Lassen Peak. This course covers crampon and ice axe use, self arrest, rope work, snow and ice belay techniques, recognition and prevention of altitude related illnesses, avalanche awareness, route selection, navigation, basic snow camping skills, safety, and much more. This three day course concludes with a summit attempt. This is a great course in preparation for Mount Shasta. Breakfasts, dinners, and group camping equipment are included.

What to Bring: View the list of essential and optional items. Be sure to bring money for the entrance fee into Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Level: This course is for beginning climbers ready for strenuous uphill hiking wearing a heavy pack. Previous camping experience is helpful, but not essential.

Time: 10:00 AM on Day 1, to approximately 4:30 PM on Day 3

Outback Adventures Provides:

• Meals, including breakfasts and dinners
• Tents
• Stoves
• Cooking Equipment
• Experienced, friendly guides

Directions from San Jose: From the South Bay Area take 280 south which turns into 680 north. This eventually will allow you to take 80 north. Just past Vacaville, take 505 north, which merges with I-5 North. Continue on I-5 until you reach the town of Red Bluff. Take Highway 36 east to the town of Mineral. The ranger station will be on the left just past Mineral. Leave five hours for the drive from San Jose.

Meeting Place: Outside Ranger Station in Mineral