brothaweed

Hello to anyone out there that can give me any beta. I am climbing Sargents Ridge on Mt. Shasta in five days with two buddies. They have slight alpine/mountaineering experience. I have rock climbed for 13 years, yet have no experience with mountaineering. This will be my first alpine-style climb. I am looking for ANY advice on the actual route (Sargents Ridge), and am looking for any advice for a novice/beginner mountaineer-style climber. What kind of equip. might I need other than ice axe, crampons, and warm clothing? Do I need rope for Sargents Ridge? Do I need snow shoes for the approach to Sargents Ridge? Underwear... polypro? Staying dry... water to drink, do I need a stove? What about the human feces I keep hearing about? What about hiking poles? Do I need avalanche beacons? Again, ANY info, as basic as you might think it is. Please share! Thanks for anything you might be able to share!!! I'm out!!!