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Welcome to
the Mt. Shasta Climber's Guide...
 Standing at 14,162 feet, on the
summit of Mt. Shasta can be one of the most rewarding
experience of your life. Avalanche Gulch route is one of the
most popular and climbed routes in the United States with an
estimated 15,000 climbers that attempt the summit annually.
With 17 established routes, each with variations, there is
climbing available for beginners as well as advanced
mountaineers.
Here you will find
current information on climbing Mt. Shasta along with personal
climbing stories, guide books and services, rentals, links,
partners, virtual photo tour, Mt. Shasta conditions reports
taken daily from the Mt. Shasta Wilderness Rangers plus an
avalanche report, and loads of information on getting to the
summit.
| Mt. Shasta |
Quick Facts |
| Location |
Cascade Range,
Northern California, USA |
| Elevation |
14,162 ft. -
4,317 meters |
| Routes |
17 Established
Routes - each with variations |
| Main
Route |
Avalanche Gulch -
South Side |
| Estimated
Climbers |
15,000 Annually
(a lot of beginners) |
| Climbing
Times |
1 to 2 days
(depending upon experience) |
| Difficulty |
Beginner to
Advanced |
| Types |
Mountaineering,
Rock & Ice, Backpacking |
| Terrain |
Loose Volcanic
Talus, Rock & Ice, Snow,
Glaciers |
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By... |
 This Climber's
Guide is presented by Steve Lewis, author of
the guide book "Climbing Mt.
Shasta". "Climbing Mt. Shasta"
is the only written resource you'll need to help you
prepare for a 14,162 ft. ascent on the second highest
volcano in the United States! Climbing Mt. Shasta was written and designed
specifically for those of you who are motivated to climb
Mt. Shasta for the first time. It contains detailed
information for novice climbers and for experienced
mountaineers who dream of reaching the summit using the
Avalanche Gulch route.
"Lewis' book is an excellent resource and
contains much needed information that should prevent the
type of accidents and injuries that we deal with on the
mountain. A better prepared climber saves time, money,
and unnecessary dangerous exposure to SAR team members.
I highly recommend reading the book! " Sgt. Dave
Nicholson, Siskiyou Co. Sheriffs Dept. Search and Rescue
Coordinator
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