When is the best time of year to climb Mt. Shasta? What will the weather be like?
We enjoy excellent weather much of the year on Mt. Shasta. We guide summit trips from April – September. Typically in winter the weather can be quite fierce and severe along with potential avalanche hazard above tree line making a climb of anything other than a ridge dangerous. Autumn brings short and cold days and nearly all of the climbing routes are in very poor condition. Most climbers come to Shasta between May – August. Prime conditions on the south and west side is from May – July. North and east side routes are best June – August. More than 5 days before a trip it is impossible for us to predict what the weather will be like on a given day. Because we are in the mountains weather can and does change rapidly. Day and night time temperatures vary depending on time of year and elevation. Come prepared with everything that is on the clothing and equipment list, yes, even the down jacket!
