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
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 New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows. GPS Coordinates New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows. Map New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows.
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