Mt. Shasta from near trailhead
Mt. Shasta from Horse Camp
Mt. Shasta at 50/50 Flat camp
Avalanche Gulch morning
Looking down on Avalanche Gulch
Castle Crags
Landscape view from near Red Banks
View from summit of Mt. Shasta
View from summit of Mt. Shasta
View from summit of Mt. Shasta
View from summit of Mt. Shasta
View from summit of Mt. Shasta
Impression
I decided to attempt summiting California's Mt. Shasta (14,180 feet) to prepare for hiking Mt. Whitney, which is more difficult is debatable. I went with Shasta Mountain Guides and learned basic mountaineering in the process. This includes learning to use ice axe, crampons, harness and other related equipment for self-arrest and traversing the mountain. The summit day was intense, waking up at about 3:00am and returning to the town at about 6:00pm.
Summiting Mt. Shasta was difficult but enjoyable. A guide is necessary, in my opinion, if you do not have experience with mountaineering gear. I was luckily to have good weather during my 3-day attempt of the summit.
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