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Postponed: Mt Shasta

  • Start date: 05/10/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 05/11/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Mt. Shasta is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Cascade Range, with sweeping views and amazing landscape. This is a two-day climb to 14,179 feet, with one night of snow camping. We will ascend Avalanche Gulch, the main climbing route, spending the night at Helen Lake (frozen somewhere under all the snow). We will also consider the more remote Hotlum-Bolam ridge, if road and mountain conditions permit, and the group is up for the challenge.

This is a strenuous climb so participants fitness level should be up to the challenge.

For more info, see:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWu50Y63mX-AQk-hE6EUIT9K4wvtYqvmRaSYiiJRgFA/edit?usp=sharing

  • Event Leader: Gran Eric

  • Assistant Leader: Huseman Marge

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 542

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Permits You will need to purchase a climbing permit for $20 at the trailhead (bring cash). You can also buy them in town at the Ranger Station if you arrive early (204 W Alma St, Mt. Shasta CA 96067). Everyone will also need to fill out a free wilderness form. Group gear The main group gear will be stoves and fuel for cooking and melting snow. We will bring 3 stoves that can be carried among the group. We will also need 3 screw on field canisters (full). Let me know if you will bring your own and I’ll subtract it from the group gear. This is a steep snow climb. We will not need ropes, harnesses, pickets, etc. Personal gear In summary, come prepared for: Winter camping including a 4-season tent or bivy, insulated air pad or thick closed-cell pad, 20-degree or warmer sleeping bag. Ice av, crampons and helmet. Food for 2 lunches, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner. Plus snacks for the climb. Warm clothes for below-freezing temps. Sunscreen, dark glasses, hats, hoods and other sun protection for daytime.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 11

  • Member Fees: 3

  • Elevation Gain: 7300

  • Non-Member Fees: 15

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

After getting weathered out last year, Mt. Shasta was unfinished business for Kana, Patrick, Eric, and Larry, who were joined this year by Marge, Kellie, Brian and Danni. Crystal clear skies and low wind maximized our chances for success, and we had a steady and uneventful climb the first day to the Helen Lake campsite, where we dug in for the forecasted winds that never came. The group operated like a well oiled machine, arriving at camp early enough to enjoy the afternoon on that magnificent mountain, melt snow, socialize, and get some rest. We decided on a 3 am alpine start, and what do you know, everyone was geared up and ready to go on the dot! We set a nice and easy pace straight out of camp, enjoyed sunrise from Thumb Rock, and cruised right up Misery Hill. Shasta is a serious climb, requiring stamina, persistence, and mental determination. All 8 climbers met the challenge and were rewarded with the most beautiful summit day imaginable. We beat the crowd and had the peak all to ourselves. Plenty of time to soak in the endless views, exchange high-fives, and take victory photos. As we descended, some other climbers we passed going up remarked on how fast our group climbed, but we knew the true secret to success: slow and steady wins the race.

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 Huseman, Marge 541-743-3658 N 15
3 Signed-Up Green, Kellie 541-232-3712 N 15
4 Signed-Up Moll, Kana 541-359-9942 N 15
5 Signed-Up Humphreys, Brian 541-729-1489 N 15
6 Signed-Up Mucker, Patrick 541-517-2497 N 15
7 Signed-Up Harris, Danneille 541-521-5807 N 3
8 Signed-Up Banks, Larry 541-915-1559 N 3
9 Signed-Up Darden, Tami 541-232-7584 N 15
10 Signed-Up Leech, Brenna 480-646-7354 N 15
11 Waitlist Zimmerman, Jamie 503-956-9655 N 15