Drew Vincent

Thanks everyone for the posts and helpful information. I'm thinking about going back to Shasta with my climbing partner and attempting one of the more technical ridges, or perhaps one of the glacial approaches on the North side to build rope and glacial traverse skills, as well a practice in biovac. This seems like a good idea for me being that its close by and I could build my climbing skills before moving on to a larger and more dedicated climb. Washington seems a bit far away at this point, but I'll get there. Im going to go buy that book "Freedom of the Hills" right now! -eager to learn. Thanks again.

I have no glacier skills, nor any experience climbing with ropes ...yet. But these are the things that I am looking to expand into. Crampons and ice axe are the only gear Ive used so far. Would most of you recommend taking a course to get aquainted with ropes and intermediate climbing tecniques? Ive read a little about Mt Baker, how is it compared to Mt Rainier or Mt Hood?

Hello, I am new to climbing and just finished climbing Mount Shasta in Northern CA for the third time. Its not really technical, just a bit strenuous. I was wondering if anyone could suggest another Cascade to climb next that would be a step up from Shasta, and perhaps one of the more accessable and less obscure peaks where it may be easier to get gear and available resources. Thanks.