Sig Olsen Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Going through a few pictures and saw people carrying snowshoes. I didn't plan on getting any. Will I need them the end of May? I have crampons, ice axe and a helmet. If you would carry them, recommend a reasonable brand and the best brand? Business fluctuates so I like options. Edited January 30, 2012 by Sig Olsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugsy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) The thread below yours is titled "Snowshoe Recommendations" http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1055330/gonew/1/Snowshoe_Recommendations    Edited January 30, 2012 by Mugsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks Mugsy. I didn't see it. Damn blinders. But I really posted just to see if I needed snowshoes for Mt. Shasta in may? I see though that snowshoes are not like tents, one for all times if I read it right and most like the msr lightning ascent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I climbed the Casaval Ridge over Memorial Day WE 2009. Locals said there was more snow than usual. We did not bring floatation and did not need it. I did wish I brought my skis for the West Face descent though. That looked like a sweet run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 So you brought and needed snowshoes DPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 No, sorry if I was not clear. We did not bring snow shoes or skis and did not need them. Locals said there was more snow than usual for a Memorial Day Weekend. We did get alpine starts from Bunny Flats and from our high camp at 11k to take advantage of firmer snow conditions, but even descending in the heat of mid day we were not post holing terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Here is a very informative web page on Mt Shasta: http://www.summitpost.org/mount-shasta/150188. Also, Billy Goats Tavern and the burrito restaurant in Mt Shasta City are both recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Deleted_Beck Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 There have been a couple times I thought to myself "ack.. snowshoes would probably be helpful right now," but I've never bought any, and if I did, I think the odds I'd actually strap them to my ruck are pretty slim. Post-holing sucks and all, but when you trim and cut and opt-out just to save ounces, deliberately throwing on another 5lbs that you probably won't use just isn't ever going to sound like a good idea, during the pre-climb pack. To me, at least. Â Just my humble opinion, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks Ben and DPS. I will be opting out of the snowshoes. Weight was a big factor plus it seems overkill now. Maybe thats why its never really mentioned anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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