Sig Olsen Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I am looking for someone to climb with. No snow/ice experience. In shape and will be primed for the summit. Will have all proper equipment and can share MH ev2 tent. Will be flying in from Florida. Summitted Longs Peak via keyhole route last july. I can rent a car and meet you at the park. Would much rather do this with someone than by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Deleted_Beck Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'd like to do Shasta. I'm not much into snow camping, though... people always seem to fart and snore, and I sleep poorly at altitude as it is. Were you thinking about spending a night at Helen Lake/elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 I am thinking Helen Lake. I struggle with the altitude so there is no way I can do the entire 7300 ft in one day. I snore and fart so it looks like you would need to bring your own tent. It never bothers me and I usually sleep alone, but didnt know how many people had a 4 season tent. I am using it as a training mountain for rainier next year. Hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Deleted_Beck Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Well if you don't get a mate by go time, check back in with me. I could always start the night before and meet with you at camp on the way up. I do a lot of climbing networking on Facebook.. feel free to "friend" me: Benjamin Beckerich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 I sent a friend request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Just a word... Avalance Gulch is a pretty casual route and has hordes of folks going up and down it on a good weather weekend day. For most people its a long day trip. Crampons and ice axe recommended. You probably dont have to show up with a partner if you have very good weather (which, for Northern Cali, shouldnt be too much an issue compared to - say - Mt Rainier), and understand where the route goes. Worst comes to worst you start up at 3am like everyone else and if you are in decent shape will likely find a pace that is similar to lots of folks Lastly, dont let the mindset "I came all the way from Florida, I HAVE TO SUMMIT AT ALL COSTS!" set in....you're going to be at very high altitudes and stupid thinking will just get you in trouble. I would set a reasonable turn-around time and stick to it. (full disclosure: I soloed the route in 1994 with my several-months-old Malamute puppy) Edited January 31, 2012 by Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks Alex. Yeah I know the mountain will be there next year. I will be there for a few days to allow for bad weather and bad acclimation probs. I know the top is only halfway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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