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Mt Shasta

  • Start date: 05/19/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 05/20/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This is a climb to Mt Shasta's summit at 14,180 ft via Avalanche Gulch on the south side. Although not a technical climb, it will require a considerable physical and mental effort to ascend over 7,200 feet from the trailhead. The rewards include sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and peaks, and the chance to (hopefully) stand on the summit of one of the most beautiful Cascade peaks.

I’ll send more information before the trip, but for now, here’s a rough schedule.

Friday: (Optional) Drive to Mt. Shasta and sleep in town or at the Bunny Flats parking lot/trailhead (6,950 ft).
Saturday: Ascend to Helen Lake base camp (10,443 ft).
Sunday: Early am summit attempt. Return to camp for short rest. Descend to parking lot and drive home.

Conditioning and altitude
At 14,180 ft, Mt. Shasta requires a significant effort and can induce mild to severe altitude illness. The better your conditioning the better you will enjoy the climb and minimize altitude affects. Best methods include hiking uphill with a weighted pack, running (hills if possible) and biking.

  • Event Leader: Gran Eric

  • Assistant Leader: Reiter Maryanne

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 542

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Most gear can be rented at the "5th Season" in Shasta town. Winter camping: 4-season tent, sleeping bag and warm layers. Steep snow gear: Helmet, ice ax, crampons. Mt. Shasta climbing permit A 4-season tent is a must. Consider renting one and sharing the weight with another climber if necessary. We will review the use of deadman anchors to ensure that your shelter does not blow away (a common occurance)! Climbing permit (more info to come) Steep snow gear including ice ax, crampons, helmet, etc. Food and snacks for 2 days. Water for the ascent to Helen Lake. We will discuss group gear such as stoves and field for melting snow before the climb.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 11

  • Member Fees: 3

  • Elevation Gain: 7300

  • Non-Member Fees: 15

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

The trip started out on a hot and sunny day with a smooth climb to Helen Lake at 10,400 ft. While pitching camp we watched a series of large thunderstorms cross the valley and head our way. They hit at 6pm, followed by hail and a few inches of snow. White-out conditions persisted through the night and early morning so we decided to forgo a summit attempt for safety reasons.

Regardless, it was a great adventure with a solid group of climbers and a good time was had by all.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 8
  • Number of spots available: 0
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Gran, Eric 541-338-9328 N 3
2 Signed-Up Reiter, Maryanne 541-521-8472 N 3
3 Signed-Up Moll, Joe 541-844-6284 N 15
4 Signed-Up Moll, Kana 541-359-9942 N 15
5 Signed-Up Mucker, Andrew 541-517-2497 N 15
6 Signed-Up Mucker, Patrick 541-517-2497 N 15
7 Signed-Up Banks, Larry 541-915-1559 N 3
8 Signed-Up Scriven, Maeghan 541-951-2302 N 15
9 Signed-Up Aggarwal, Yukti 614-531-5333 N 15