Lassen Peak Climber's Log

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Rinat Shagisultanov

Rinat Shagisultanov - Aug 8, 2003 3:31 am

Route Climbed: South Face Date Climbed: Oct 2001  Sucess!

Having 2 weeks in Sacramento, headed up to Lassen on the weekend. Had some fresh snow and hale up there. The great peak and my first meting with the volcanoes. The whole area is very beatiful and it must a great place to go in winter.

bernardhohman

bernardhohman - Jul 25, 2003 2:49 pm

Date Climbed: July 17, 2003  Sucess!

Fun climb. Enjoyed climbing around in the crater. Very interesting.

big_g

big_g - Jul 25, 2003 3:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2003

Route Climbed: Mt. Lassen Trail  Sucess!

Interesting little hike with scramble to the top.

dkantola

dkantola - Jun 29, 2003 12:26 am

Route Climbed: Lassen Peak Trail Date Climbed: August 2, 2002  Sucess!

I started up the trail after 7 p.m. and reached the summit just as it got completely dark. Neat views of lightning flickering in a thunderstorm about 30 miles to the east as the horizon darkened. Hiked down by headlamp.

Diggler

Diggler - Apr 23, 2003 6:20 pm

Route Climbed: cross country from visitor's centre Date Climbed: 11 March, 2001  Sucess!

My first winter ascent of a 'real' mountain, and first 'mountaineering (i.e. crampons and ice axe)' ascent as well. Started with a FULL pack down at the S visitor's center, totally out of energy and really cold by the time I had snowshoed all the way to Lake Helen to set up my tent. The next day was beautiful, though, with nice firm snow and virtually no clouds in the sky (just COLD & really windy towards and on the actual summit). Hooked up with some guy (nice as I recall) who verified my self-arrest ability & made sure I didn't put on my crampons backwards. Able to glissade down too, which was fun! Great trip, and great climb!

Diggler

Diggler - Mar 19, 2003 11:37 am

Route Climbed: standard trail Date Climbed: 27 October, 2001  Sucess!

Hiked up with Rachel in the early afternoon. We encountered 2 other groups, I think. Cool view from up top (not 1/2 as nice as in the winter, though!), but freezing-assed cold (literally, and with the wind [it was probably going 40-50 mph]-chill it was even colder).

Dave K - Jan 22, 2003 5:48 pm

Route Climbed: Standard route Date Climbed: September 2001  Sucess!

Fun hike! Lots of people were up there.

asmrz

asmrz - Nov 16, 2002 9:47 pm

Route Climbed: The trail to the summit Date Climbed: July 1972  Sucess!

In July 1972, this was the first backpacking trip for me and my wife of 27 years ( now ex.) Evelyn. We backpacked through Lassen Park and hiked up to the crater of Lassen Peak. The picture of the two of us (on the summit) still hangs on the wall of my study.

thenunz

thenunz - Oct 29, 2002 12:55 pm

Route Climbed: Tourist Trail Date Climbed: July 1992  Sucess!

Took my friends Chocolate Lab to the top. The dog spent an hour sliding belly first over the snow on the way back to the car. That dog was the best climbing partner I ever had! Very beautiful mountain.

KWANZOR - Oct 17, 2002 4:26 pm

Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: July 1985  Sucess!

Good clear day, saw Shasta and Crater Lake.

Craig Peer

Craig Peer - Oct 14, 2002 9:48 am

Route Climbed: The trail Date Climbed: October 13,2002  Sucess!

Got to the top in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. There were 7 of us including my fiance Alice Tackett. Perfect weather on top, but a bit smokey in all directions. Spent 3 hours eating lunch, drinking a bottle of 1997 Youngs Cabernet ( Amador County ), then cruised around the top and had a lovely Prager Late Harvest Reisling Ice wine and dessert. Made for a nice hike down!

bosrs1 - Oct 10, 2002 4:37 pm

Route Climbed: South Face Date Climbed: October 9, 2002  Sucess!

My friend and I climbed the South Face Trail. We set out around 2 pm and made it to the top in a brisk 1 hr 40 min. The views to the north were spectacular, especially Shasta. The South was a bit cloudy, but the Trinity Alps and Sierra's outlines were still visible. Beware the wind however as it can be quite strong near the top. No snow had fallen yet though so it was still summer climbing. Took us 55 minutes to come down after puttering around for an hour up top.

bearbnz

bearbnz - Sep 27, 2002 5:15 pm

Route Climbed: Tourist Trail Date Climbed: Summer 1994

I have been up Lassen twice. The desolation of the summit area is awesome. Good views as well.

August 2006: Walked up with my 3 sons Kyler (8), Riley (6), and Sawyer (6) for a quick ascent just before dark.

jkuehling - Sep 11, 2002 3:04 pm

Date Climbed: Aug. 31, 2002  Sucess!

Crowded trail all the way up. The fires in Oregon provided enough smoke that the view of Shasta was impossible; beautful day otherwise.

mpyle

mpyle - Aug 15, 2002 12:28 pm

Route Climbed: trail Date Climbed: 1988?  Sucess!

Remember very little about it.

ScottyS

ScottyS - Aug 14, 2002 6:09 pm

Route Climbed: Tourist Trail Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2002  Sucess!

Dayhiked with my wife and her 11-year-old daughter up visiting from sea level, Texas. We got to the summit in 1hr, 45min anyway, passing a few tourists along the way. All the smoke in the air made it impossible to see Shasta or the Sierra.

cbuelow

cbuelow - Aug 12, 2002 2:37 pm

Route Climbed: South Face Date Climbed: July 27, 2002  Sucess!

Crowded hike up an easy mountain. Smoke from the Oregon fires obscured the views on an otherwise clear day. The views improved only at the top, and even there, only Shasta and the Trinity Alps could be clearly seen. The air quality was lousy and I got a little tired of standing next to the trail to allow hordes of hikers to go by in the opposite direction. At lease I can say that I've bagged this one, but I certainly don't see any reason to do it again, except maybe as a warmup to my next Shasta climb.

Michele

Michele - Aug 2, 2002 12:23 am

Date Climbed: October 1999  Sucess!

A beautiful, not so challenging peak.

GuitarWIzard

GuitarWIzard - Jul 30, 2002 6:02 pm

Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: July, 2002  Sucess!

My first mountain at altitude above 6,288 feet. Was a nice experience....fortunately, I spent several days between 6,000 to 8,000 feet prior, so I only had a very slight headache due to being dehydrated. Made it up in 1 1/2 hours due to my girlfriend's son moving like he had cement shoes (he stopped 3/4's of the way to the top....apparently not all kids have more energy than adults). He hung behind while I sprinted to the top, flying past others (usually, it's the other way around). Lots of people on the mountain, and about 20+ people around the true summit. I guess I missed the "trail" to the summit, and went around to the right and got to climb a little rock which was fun. Apparently others on the summit thought this was a hard route for some reason. All in all, a nice easy hike up....very scenic.

mountaindog

mountaindog - Jul 30, 2002 5:14 am

Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: August 99  Sucess!

Great scenic hike in a gorgeous park. Easily one hour to the top.

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