Mountain Climbers

  • Don't attempt more than you can physically handle. Mt. Shasta is more rugged and difficult a climb than most people realize.
  • Before attempting snow field climbing, get adequate training in the use of crampons and snowshoes.
  • NEVER climb Mt. Shasta alone. . . and NEVER abandon your climbing partner.
  • Always register your climb with the appropriate agency or friends/relatives. And again be specific with your plans and route.
  • Tell somebody where and how you plan to climb, and what day and time or your return.
  • It takes only a moment to sign the Trailhead register, but that information may save your life.
  • Prior to engaging the mountains, check the weather forecast and pay heed. Temperatures can drop several tens of degrees in a short period of time. . . even in late Summer.

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