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Excerpts from, Steep Trails by John Muir

...back against the wind to the "Hot Springs," ..."Here," said Jerome, as we shivered in the midst of the hissing, sputtering fumaroles, "we shall be safe from frost." "Yes," said I, "we can lie in this mud and steam and sludge, warm at least on one side...

...When the heat became unendurable, on some spot where steam was escaping through the sludge, we tried to stop it with snow and mud, or shifted a little at a time by shoving with our heels; for to stand in blank exposure to the fearful wind in our frozen-and-broiled condition seemed certain death.

...we arose and began to struggle homeward. Our frozen trousers could scarcely be made to bend at the knee, and we waded the snow with difficulty...  ...When we had descended some three thousand feet the sunshine warmed our backs and we began to revive. At 10 a.m. we reached the timber and were safe.

 

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Note: Mount Shasta makes her

OWN WEATHER!!

What is forecast in town may not be in any way related to what is going on the mountain.

Regardless of what anyone says,  if conditions are deteriorating keep the safety of your group in mind, and climb another day.

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Only three outfitter/guides are permitted by the National Forest Service to lead trips and classes on Mt. Shasta.

Shasta Mountain Guides:  530-926-3117

Sierra Wilderness Seminars:  1-888-SWS-MTNS

Alpine Skills International:  530-426-9108

Routs & Maps:

Education:

Climbing Routes Summaries

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Southwest Side

North Side

East Side

USGS Maps

Avalanche and Climbing Education

Accidents on Mt. Shasta

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