Past Activity

Mt Shasta- Hotlum-Bolam Route

Start date: 06/09/2018
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 06/10/2018
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Join us for a slog up the North Ridge of Mt Shasta. Unlike the popular Avalanche Gulch on the South side, this route sees much fewer ascents, despite it’s many qualities.

It’s a non-technical route involving a single night on the moraine at 9,400ft near a stream with great views. There’s no crevasse hazards, and nothing above class 2 terrain, with modeate snow to 35º

Bring overnight gear, crampons, standard ice axe, helmet, harness, 2 locking carabiners, and 2 prusiks. If anything deserves protecting, it’s the last snow field before the summit, because the runout below is dangerous and the snow may be icy and precarious.

I’ll provide a long form description of what to expect for those who join.

Please inquire if you’d like more information!

Event Leader: George Williamson
Event Leader Phone: 541-531-7305
Event Leader Email: geokeoki5@gmail.com
Assistant Leader: Shari Williamson
Event category: Climbs
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: South Eugene High School, 19th & Patterson
Rating: Difficult
Roundtrip total drive miles: 542
Season: 2018
Permits Required:
- Wilderness Area
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Overnight Gear for exposed camp at 10k feet on sand/rock (bug protection advised) Food for about 30 hours (plus reasonable extras) Ten Essentials! Ice Axe, Crampons, Helmet, Harness, Prusik loop, locker(s) Trekking Pole(s) Snowshoes (hopefully not) Water Filtration Device 2-3 Liter of water capacity for the climb Clothing for possible afternoon thunderstorms and wind protection. Expect temperatures near freezing overnight and possibly near summit, especially with wind.
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 11
Member Fees: 3
Elevation Gain: 7300
Non-Member Fees: 15
Committee: Climbs
Junior member fees: —