The Mazamas offers a variety of classes for all ability levels. Learn new skills in mountaineering, rock climbing, first aid, ski mountaineering, and more.
This route takes a seldom traveled but moderate line up the east face of this great volcano. A nice alternative to the dog route on the south side. Weather and fitness are often the deciding factors of success on Shasta. If you want to tune up for Rainier, this is a good choice and often has better and more predictable weather.
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Driving Distance from Portland | 375 miles |
Driving Time from Portland | 6 hours |
Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
Relevant Books | The Mt. Shasta Book by Selters and Zanger |
Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Mount Shasta <href="http: "="" adventure="" c463="" starts-here="" title="On the Mazama Climbing and Hiking map page " www.mazamas.org="" your="">On the Mazama Climbing and Hiking map page </href="http:> |
Awards Qualified | 16 Major NW Peaks |