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Mt. Shasta
Fundraise to Get Kids Outdoors - Get Trained - Climb a Peak
Fundraising Goal: $4,000
Guide: Sierra Wilderness Seminars
Route: Avalanche Gulch
Difficulty: Beginner, snow
Rope Team: 4 Climbers 1 Guide
Date: June 3 - 7, 2010 & New Date! July 22-26
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Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Mt. Shasta City, meet with guides. Sleep at Sand Flat (elev. 6,500').
Day 2: Hit the trail and set basecamp at Helen Lake(elev. 10,400').
Day 3: Snow school and early bedtime.
Day 4 (midnight): Wake up and make your bid for the summit!
Day 4, 11 am: Final push to the summit (elev. 14,179') and return to Shasta City.
Day 5, All Day: Rest and relax. Get a massage. Don't go to work!
Download the Detailed Itinerary, Climber Agreement Form, and the Climber Packet.
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The Climb
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Mt. Shasta is the most dominant peak in Northern California, standing 8,000 feet higher than the surrounding landscape. Climbers who ascend its craggy summit are
greeted with views of Reno, the Trinity Alps, and a host of Cascade peaks, including neighboring Mt. Lassen.
The most popular time to climb Mt. Shasta is between May and July, when moderate temperatures reign and cloudy days are less common. Both the Hotlum-Bolam Ridge
and the West Face routes become more difficult as the season progresses and the snow pack gives way to ice and talus, respectively. Mt. Shasta's stature can cause
severe and sudden shifts in weather, so climbers should be prepared for anything.
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Current weather conditions.
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Map
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Travel
Climbers should plan to arrange their own transportation to and from the mountain. Bay Area Wilderness Training will assist in organizing carpools to and from
the airport. Additional information will be available in the Climber Orientation Packet and at the pre-trip meeting.
Lodging
There are several motels in Mt. Shasta City. Free camping is also available at Sand Flat (elevation 6,600 feet) on the south side of the mountain.
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Additional Recommendations
Billy Goat's Tavern in Mt. Shasta City is a great place for a brew and a burger after the climb. Ask anyone in town to point you in the right direction.
Local Attractions
Lake Shasta (15 miles)
http://www.shastalake.com/
A popular outdoor recreation destination that offers everything from house boating and camping to spelunking and jet skiing.
Castle Crags State Park (20 miles)
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=454
World famous rock climbing destination that also offers excellent camping, fishing, and horseback riding opportunities.
Lava Beds National
Monument (140 miles)
http://www.nps.gov/labe/
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil dotted with cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters. More than 600 caves
beckon exploration!
Stewart Mineral Springs (20 miles)
http://www.stewartmineralsprings.com/
Natural springs resort offers a range of tubs, sauna, and massages at fantastic prices. Considering it is so close to Mt. Shasta, this is a must-see after a
summit attempt.
More Info
For more information about the mountain and your climb we recommend:
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