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atg200
Mar 14, 2004, 5:08 AM
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Has anyone skiied Shasta yet this year? Heard there was good corn snow as of a few weeks ago, but i'm wondering if the recent temps out there have turned it all to mush. Also looking for any beta about best strategies - in a loooong day or with a camp? Thinking about climbing up the Casaval and skiing down the West Face.
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andrew
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lambone
Mar 18, 2004, 7:28 PM
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Andrew,
I'm only 1 hr from Shast, let me know if you need a partner.
Not sure if I'm strong enough for a one day climb/descent though...
It's been real sunny and warm here for a while, but can't coment on current conditions. I'm thinkin May, See ya!
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atg200
Mar 20, 2004, 4:57 AM
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hi lambone,
we bailed based on huge snowpack and really warm temps - sounds sketch to me. we'll also probably be out in early may - i get back from peru on may 6th or so. i'll drop you a line when i go.
andrew
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rockclimber412
Aug 30, 2005, 4:11 AM
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a ski descent is definetly something id like to do. whats some good routes for the descent.
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graniteboy
Sep 8, 2005, 12:21 AM
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Standard springtime descents on the big dustpile are: Hotlam-Bolam, Wintun ridge, and avalanche gulch (with a short downclimb thru the redbands). Also, the Cascade gulch run off shastina is pretty good.
Av gulch is such a traffic jam nightmare these days, though, that I can't see it being enjoyable outside of winter descents though.
parting: The Casaval is mostly skiiable if you're very solid.
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