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

Meet at the traihead 7 AM July 10 .  Climb to high camp.  Summit attempt June 27.  Hike out and return home July 12

 

Note - given the length of the drive, all should plan on Driving to Shasta City on Thursday June 9.  We will need to get permits at the ranger station in shasta city either the evening of the 25th or morning of 10th.

 

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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