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Trip Report |
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Lat/Lon:
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41.39207°N / 122.20914°W |
Date Climbed/Hiked:
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May 4, 2013 |
Activities:
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Hiking, Mountaineering, Scrambling |
Season:
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Spring |
Just a weekend trip to Mt Shasta (CR & AG) - May 3-6, 2013
In spite of all rumors about the Casaval Ridge being out of shape and done for the season I decided to climb it anyway and after all found the route in one of the easiest and safest conditions I’ve ever climbed it. I’m not sure why so many people have been spreading such confusing information. Check it out by yourself in the video and pictures.
 Mt Shasta on a nice day |  The legendary Catwalk |
However, the last day I spent on Avalanche Gulch was in a bit different conditions and only a few people decided to challenge it.
 The upper part of Casaval Ridge |  The most vulnerable place to cross (for me) |
 The lake on the upper (South) split of Whitney Glacier is already formed |  Thumb Rock and the bergschrund on Konwakiton Glacier |
 Upper part of Avalanche Gulch and Red Banks |  The traverse from Lake Helen back to the camp |
Climb Safe