Mt. Shasta, Hotlum-Bolam Ridge

Activity Notes

Mt. Shasta, Hotlum-Bolam Ridge: grade III, moderate snow, moderate glacier terrain

This climb requires...

• training with axe/crampons, self-arrest, and team rope travel
• moderate physical fitness, all-day energy
• moderate amount of snow climbing experience

Summit day is comparable in scale/scope to Cooper Spur route on Mt. Hood.

Approximate timeline:

• Day 1: leave PDX early, gear up at trailhead, ascend 4-6 miles to camp.
• Day 2: alpine start for a summit day, return to camp.
• Day 3: break camp, descend to car, drive home.

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As a note, when assembling climbers for a Mazama climb, I deliberately strive for a diverse, and balanced team. I principally take into consideration an individual's physical fitness, skill level for the route, and how they can contribute to the climb team’s diversity. Diversity consideration especially applies to the selection of the assistant and lead climber(s), to help expand the diversity in prospective Climb Leaders in the Mazamas.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, or the assistant.