Shasta Casaval Ridge Beta
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:19 am
Well we've decided to do Casaval Ridge instead of Middle Pal at the end of the month. How many of you guys rope up for this route? Any pro? Thanks.
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benjamingray wrote:IMO, no gear needed in good conditions if you're comfy on steep (~40-45 degree) snow. I went up one year when it was reported to be super icy, carried a 30M rope and a couple o' screws but topped out without seeing any hard ice. I'd get updated info a few days before you go up and make the call based on that, in my experience the rangers out there usually have good info. Awesome route. Dang it, I wanted to see pics from M. Pal in winter conditions
kovarpa wrote:benjamingray wrote:IMO, no gear needed in good conditions if you're comfy on steep (~40-45 degree) snow. I went up one year when it was reported to be super icy, carried a 30M rope and a couple o' screws but topped out without seeing any hard ice. I'd get updated info a few days before you go up and make the call based on that, in my experience the rangers out there usually have good info. Awesome route. Dang it, I wanted to see pics from M. Pal in winter conditions
I would put the angle at 30-35 max.
There are 2 obvious, distinct sections where you will be forced to go directly up steep, exposed terrain- probably the technical crux(es) of the route. Each section is a few hundred ft. high, and cresting each will bring one to a welcome flattish section. The upper slope has 2 or 3 variations that go between/around different rock bands. Both sections are between 45 & 55 degrees (a guess here- will confirm the next time I am there).
connollyck wrote:Well we've decided to do Casaval Ridge instead of Middle Pal at the end of the month. How many of you guys rope up for this route? Any pro? Thanks.
brandon wrote:Well, you can go as far left as you want, and find nothing steeper than 30 degrees or so. You can even stick to the Ridge, and climb lots of quite steep snow and ice, and low 5th class rock.