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The West face Gully route is an alternate to the popular Avalanche Gulch south side route. It has fewer people and about the same moderate technical requirements.
Get an early start on this route to get firm snow conditions.
Activity Notes
We will meet Saturday morning in Shasta City. You will need to drive down Friday night (6 hours). Consider staying at Motel 6 in Weed. Monday, we will hike out to trail head by noon. Drive home that afternoon.| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 375 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 7 hours |
| General Route Info | summitpost https://www.summitpost.org/west-face-gully/158282 mountain forecast https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Shasta/forecasts/4317 trip report http://www.climber.org/TripReports/2006/1474.html trip report and nice route photo http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?PHPSESSID=bec55c26a39655fcfe2689f4ea631107&topic=884;prev_next=next redlined route photo http://www.skimountaineer.com/TR/Images/ShastaWestFace060303-1200.jpg |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | The Mt. Shasta Book, Selters and Zanger |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Mount Shasta Google map https://goo.gl/maps/TBkprVFtUhB2 |
| Awards Qualified | 16 Major NW Peaks |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |