Looks like the Spring 2014 Shasta climbing season is on. Based on the somewhat pitiful snow, I think it may be a quick one. From my limited beta, I hear conditions are good right now though: 7+ feet of snow at 7,000 ft, limited rockfall higher up and fairly stable snowpack; typical ridge routes are in, along with Avy Gulch, Cascade Gulch and West Face Gully. I wonder if the usual June/July rush will be too late this year. I'm thinking of making a run or two in May. Has any been up on the hill lately?
Glorious!
For the lay person, here are some links and stuff:
Climbing advisory: http://www.shastaavalanche.org/advisori ... g-advisory
Avalanche report: http://www.shastaavalanche.org/#
Cam: http://www.snowcrest.net/camera/highres.php
Fifth Season daily mountain report (recorded): (530) 926-5555