From a3c2af968cda5d27ec0bd36328e9c14cd32deebf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bryan Newbold Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:50:34 -0800 Subject: bunch of outdoorsing updates --- outdoorsing/mountains/shasta.txt | 39 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+) create mode 100644 outdoorsing/mountains/shasta.txt (limited to 'outdoorsing/mountains') diff --git a/outdoorsing/mountains/shasta.txt b/outdoorsing/mountains/shasta.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6c85830 --- /dev/null +++ b/outdoorsing/mountains/shasta.txt @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ + +Shasta is tall! 14,179ft, almost as tall as Rainier. + +Recommendations: alpine starts (hiking ~4-5am), helmet, avalanche +beacon/probe/shovel. + +Best times: May through mid-July. 2019 seems like it will be below-avegage +snow, but not bad, and better than the recent droughts. + +4:40 hour drive from San Francisco (downtown). + +### Avalanche Gulch Route + +Most popular. Start at Bunny Flat trailhead (6940ft), which is plowed/clear all +year (!). + +### West Face Route + +### Clear Creek Route (East Side) + +This route is actually pretty appealing, sounds like fewer people take it in +early season. The main risk/issue would be road access in the snow. Seems less +avalanche dangerous, which means a snowier/earlier attempt would be possible. + +## Red Tape + +## Resources + +- Summit Post has a lot: +- [Shasta Avalanche info](https://www.shastaavalanche.org/) (including + forcasts) +- ["So you want to climb Mt. Shasta"](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_008138.pdf) (NFS) +- Tom Harrison map sounds best for physical use. +- https://hikemtshasta.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/mount-shasta-trail-map.jpg + +## Scratch / Notes + +Should do a >10k ft snow climb to train, also any altitude hiking/climbing +probably good. -- cgit v1.2.3