Tom-

I got the OK from my orthopaedic surgeon to resume activities.  I did
some weak indoor plastic climbing last night at the "new" Oakland gym
(where do you park?) and if there is room, I would love to go up
Shasta with you guys/gals.

Let me know if that works at this late date.

- Phil

P.S.- Maybe the Mt Sill trip also.

--- In SFCMC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Rick, thanks so much for the data. Tom
>
> Rick Abbott <abbsfam@...> wrote:     Tom, Here's my two cents for
what it's worth.   I did the Casaval Ridge Route a few years ago in
mid March.  We  snowshoed/skied from the Bunny Flat Trailhead to a
high camp on Casaval Ridge  above Horse Camp. We set up the high camp
at about 10,000 feet.  We did not  start from Bunny Flat until after
ten in the morning and were at the spot for  our high camp by no
later than 3PM with a stop at Horse Camp for lunch.   With snow
shoes, it really doesn't take more than about 4-5 hours to get to
high  camp. There is not much space for a camp along Casaval Ridge
above where we  camped unless you are willing to do a lot of moving
snow.
>
>  We did get up about 1AM for our summit day.   It took us about 2
hours to get going so we were off about 3.  I personally  think if
you plan to have a hot breakfast on your summit day, one hour from
get  up to pushoff is optimistic.  The early summit start not only
helps for the  snow conditions but it also gets you out of the
rockfall zone while the  snow is still firm and rocks are not raining
down on you. We summitted by noon  using a slow but steady pace.  All
eight of our group made it to the top of  the ridge and seven of us
summited.  We descended between the thumb and the  red banks down the
Avalanche Gulch route until we could pretty much contour back  to our
high camp.  Depending on the snow conditions that traverse could put
you in avalanche danger so be aware of the snow stability  and
descend  further down avalanche gulch if necessary.  We broke camp
and were out to  the trail head by about 5pm so it was a long day.
>
>  I have been on the avalanche gulch route in April  in prior years
and the snow was so soft in the afternoons that we were  postholing
pretty deeply so if you do not have snowshoes or skis to use to high
camp your early start might be necessary.  I really think if you
leave  Bunny flat by 6AM you'll have plenty of time to get to high
camp on solid snow  even without snowshoes.  Much later than that and
you may find the snow  turning soft.
>
>  Casaval Ridge is a wonderful route Hope you all  enjoy it.
>
>  Rick
>     Subject: CMC: Shasta - Casaval Ridge -    4/18 to 4/20 - Draft
Time Table
>
>
>
> Hi, I have received some questions regarding timing for the
Shasta    trip.  I have a proposed schedule below for your comment.
Please    let me know if this looks realistic or not?
>
>    The early starts are to climb on frozen snow instead of
slush.
>
>    If your plans have changed let me know and I can strike you from
the    list.  We will organize gear etc. closer in.
>
>    Sincerely,  Tom Cronin
>
>                                            Day
>        Duration            Friday 4/18
>
>             11:00          AM         To Bunny Flat from Bay
Area       5:00            4:00        PM         Arrive Bunny Flat,
Final Packing
>             6:00 PM         Turn in Bunny Flat
>             Saturday 4/19
>
>             2:00          AM         Wake up
>             2:30        AM         Start approach
10:00             12:30          PM         Set up High Camp
>             6:00 PM         Turn in High Camp
>             Sunday  4/20
>
>             2:00          AM         Wake up
>             3:00 AM         Summit attempt       8:00
11:00          AM         Dismantle high camp       2:00
1:00        PM         Descend to Bunny Flat       4:00
5:00 PM         Drive home       5:00            10:00
PM         Arrive Bay Area
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>

Tom-

I got the OK from my orthopaedic surgeon to resume activities. I did
some weak indoor plastic climbing last night at the "new" Oakland gym
(where do you park?) and if there is room, I would love to go up
Shasta with you guys/gals.

Let me know if that works at this late date.

- Phil

P.S.- Maybe the Mt Sill trip also.

--- In SFCMC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Rick, thanks so much for the data. Tom
>
> Rick Abbott <abbsfam@...> wrote: Tom, Here's my two cents for
what it's worth. I did the Casaval Ridge Route a few years ago in
mid March. We snowshoed/skied from the Bunny Flat Trailhead to a
high camp on Casaval Ridge above Horse Camp. We set up the high camp
at about 10,000 feet. We did not start from Bunny Flat until after
ten in the morning and were at the spot for our high camp by no
later than 3PM with a stop at Horse Camp for lunch. With snow
shoes, it really doesn't take more than about 4-5 hours to get to
high camp. There is not much space for a camp along Casaval Ridge
above where we camped unless you are willing to do a lot of moving
snow.
>
> We did get up about 1AM for our summit day. It took us about 2
hours to get going so we were off about 3. I personally think if
you plan to have a hot breakfast on your summit day, one hour from
get up to pushoff is optimistic. The early summit start not only
helps for the snow conditions but it also gets you out of the
rockfall zone while the snow is still firm and rocks are not raining
down on you. We summitted by noon using a slow but steady pace. All
eight of our group made it to the top of the ridge and seven of us
summited. We descended between the thumb and the red banks down the
Avalanche Gulch route until we could pretty much contour back to our
high camp. Depending on the snow conditions that traverse could put
you in avalanche danger so be aware of the snow stability and
descend further down avalanche gulch if necessary. We broke camp
and were out to the trail head by about 5pm so it was a long day.
>
> I have been on the avalanche gulch route in April in prior years
and the snow was so soft in the afternoons that we were postholing
pretty deeply so if you do not have snowshoes or skis to use to high
camp your early start might be necessary. I really think if you
leave Bunny flat by 6AM you'll have plenty of time to get to high
camp on solid snow even without snowshoes. Much later than that and
you may find the snow turning soft.
>
> Casaval Ridge is a wonderful route Hope you all enjoy it.
>
> Rick
> Subject: CMC: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - 4/18 to 4/20 - Draft
Time Table
>
>
>
> Hi, I have received some questions regarding timing for the
Shasta trip. I have a proposed schedule below for your comment.
Please let me know if this looks realistic or not?
>
> The early starts are to climb on frozen snow instead of
slush.
>
> If your plans have changed let me know and I can strike you from
the list. We will organize gear etc. closer in.
>
> Sincerely, Tom Cronin
>
> Day
> Duration Friday 4/18
>
> 11:00 AM To Bunny Flat from Bay
Area 5:00 4:00 PM Arrive Bunny Flat,
Final Packing
> 6:00 PM Turn in Bunny Flat
> Saturday 4/19
>
> 2:00 AM Wake up
> 2:30 AM Start approach
10:00 12:30 PM Set up High Camp
> 6:00 PM Turn in High Camp
> Sunday 4/20
>
> 2:00 AM Wake up
> 3:00 AM Summit attempt 8:00
11:00 AM Dismantle high camp 2:00
1:00 PM Descend to Bunny Flat 4:00
5:00 PM Drive home 5:00 10:00
PM Arrive Bay Area
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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Tom,

Sorry for the delay in responding but I am still interested in going.

I have a sturdy 2 man tent that I can bring and if I do, I will have
space for another in the tent.

I would prefer to get a ride if someone has space.  I am in Lafayette,
next to Walnut Creek.  I can meet people for a pickup in the East Bay.
  I am flexible as to time.

According to the Shasta ranger website, the upper mountain is
relatively bare and the lower mountain is snowy.  I am thinking of
bringing skis for the lower mountain; anyone else bringing them or
snowshoes as the snow if probably not yet compacted.  What protection
will be needed for the upper part of the route?

The website also said that a summit permit is now $20.

- Phil Klein

TC> Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta
Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or
can offer transportation.  If you need
TC> equipment or tent space please advise.

TC>   My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on
Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to
go early Saturday morning say around 7:00
TC> am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get
an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

TC>   Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and
have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent
and need a blank.

TC>   Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person
is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should
be able to take turns breaking trail,
TC> help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be
able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has
some steep sections that require self
TC> arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be
proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

TC>   Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots,
sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food,
spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants,
TC> jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene
bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each
person is responsible for getting a self
TC> issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our
group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

TC>   By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a
final go/no go decision.

TC>   I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

TC>   Sincerely,

TC>   Tom Cronin
TC>   925-207-5325 cell

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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:19 AM

Subject: CMC: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please! be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:19 AM

Subject: CMC: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please! be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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I'm still interested in going, but can't yet commit 100% (hopefully soon!).

I'll be leaving Friday afternoon from Redwood City, but if someone else wants
company in their car I'm good with splitting gas too.  Don't have a 4-season
tent, so hopefully someone has a space available.  Can offer up an extra
mountaineering ice axe if someone needs one.

Cheers!

  -Buddy

--- Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

> Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta
> Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool
> or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please
> advise.
>
>   My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday
> April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go
> early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp
> around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am,
> Sunday to summit and return home.
>
>   Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have
> space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent
> and need a blank.
>
>   Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person
> is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we
> should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and
> share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open
> on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require
> self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be
> proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.
>
>   Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots,
> sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food,
> spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope,
> screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass,
> whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a
> self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our
> group into teams of four or so people for the climb.
>
>   By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a
> final go/no go decision.
>
>   I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!
>
>   Sincerely,
>
>   Tom Cronin
>   925-207-5325 cell
>
>
>
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Tom, I don't remember signing up but if you have me on your list I won't be able to make it Rick

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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:19 AM

Subject: CMC: Shasta ! - Casava l Ridge - Update #1

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please! be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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Hi Gary,

If you have room in the car, I hope to share the ride up.

I live in Brisbane and can meet you at your place.

 

Thanks.

Jeff

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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 5:40:43 PM
Subject: Re: CMC: Re: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1

Tom,

Count me in for Casaval Ridge. I will be leaving San Francisco between 4 and 6 pm on Friday. I was planning on heading up on my own,  but if someone needs a ride I can take 1 person comfortably.

Gear I can share with the group includes a shovel and a stove. I have a 3-season, 2-person tent I am planning to bring. It has been up Avalanche Gulch twice, but on the ridge it might be better to leave it behind and stay in someone's 4-season if there is room.

Do you think we'll need snow shoes on the approach?

Looking forward to meeting everyone...and the ridge.

Gary






Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo. com> wrote:

Hi Rick, not sure how I had your name but not to worry.  Hope to see you on a trip sometime though!  bye for now, Tom

Rick Abbott <abbsfam@sonic. net> wrote:

Tom, I don't remember signing up but if you have me on your list I won't be able to make it Rick

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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:19 AM

Subject: CMC: Shasta ! - Casava l Ridge - Update #1

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please! be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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Tom and Casaval Group-

Is there an car opening from the SF Bay Area to Shasta?  I would like
to car pool and I am free to leave at any time Friday and can meet
people outside of the east bay where I live.  If I drive, I will probably leave
late morning and make a stop
for a hour or so in Sacramento.

As to equipment, I have:
- 4 season, 2 man tent- no other occupant as of yet.  Will sleep in
another's tent if that works out.
- 60m, 8.5mm dry rope
- pickets, rock hardware, deadman, ice screws- I plan right now to
bring 2 pickets, deadman and a few larger stoppers with biners and
webbing.
- avalanche transceiver (not digital) and shovel- who else is bringing beacons?
- 70cm mountaineering axe.  Will bring a 55cm BD cobra hammer but will
probably leave at the car.
- AT skis.  Sounds like there is a lot of snow down low.  I plan to
drop them off at the base of the ridge
- Stove  I have a MSR Whisperlite Int'l and pots.  Others may have
better stoves.  Do we have cooking teams, food allocations?
- GPS- basic
- Crampons- I will bring 12pt step in crampons.  I can bring older
strap on crampons if someone has big feet and doesn't mind crampons
that probably need sharpening.

- Phil Klein



B> Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo. com> wrote:
B> Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta
B> Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to
B> carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent
B> space please advise.

B> My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on
B> Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be
B> ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will
B> establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early
B> start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

B> Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and
B> have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in
B> my tent and need a blank.

***

B> Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots,
B> sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag,
B> food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles,
B> pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp,
B> GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is
B> responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used
B> to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for
B> the climb.

B> By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a
B> final go/no go decision.

B> I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

B> Sincerely,

B> Tom Cronin
B> 925-207-5325 cell

Hey Tom,

 

I'm not sure if you've seen it yet but there is a posting with some great photos of Casaval Ridge from last weekend:

 

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=36623&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=985d913a47f30cc6ee06e1b741f0ae43

 

The last comment on the thread concludes with:

I wouldn't do Casaval right now, personally- from the looks of the photos, all the steep parts with exposure seem to be nothing but wind-blasted, snow- & ice-covered talus... not my idea of a good time, anyway...

It is only one opinion but does it raise any concern?  In your opinion do the current conditions increase the technical nature of the climb that in turn lowers the likliehood of summitting?

Thanks,

Micky

 

On 4/14/08, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Good!  I will send out another message in a day or so, Tom

Micky Bazydlo <mickybazydlo@...> wrote:

Tom,

Ok - I can now commit to being there!

I'm sure there will be some more e-mail contact before the weekend but I'm looking forward to meeting up with you in the parking lot Friday night/Sat morning.

Thanks,
Micky

On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:35 AM, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi Micky,  Hope to see you in a week!  Tom

Micky Bazydlo <mickybazydlo@...> wrote:

Tom,

 

I'm 85% sure I will be driving from Orange County with my girlfriend Alysa (she will not be doing the climb) leaving on Friday around noon.  We might have room for a 3rd but plan on staying through Tuesday to get some skiing in.

 

I plan on bringing a bivy sack for the night on the ridge.  I have the following for communal use:

 

White gas stove

9mmx60m rope

2 pickets

2 ice screws

2 motorola radios

1 shovel

 

I plan on skiing in and carrying the skis up to the camp on the ridge if conditions are favorable for it. 

 

I will confirm (hopefully not decline) early next week.

 

-Micky

On 4/10/08, WILLIAM DUONOLA <williedee@...> wrote:

Hi Tom,

 

I'm coming up with Paul Galvin from the L.A. Area and we will be leaving Thursday night or early Friday morning.  I am trying to rent a white gas stove (as I only have butane), get a 4 season tent which I will share with Paul and am also bringing my bivy.  I have all gear you suggested with the exception of pickets and radios (Paul has a GPS).  I have a 60 meter 10.2 mm rope that is not coated and would prefer if we can borrow a lighter weight dry rope if anyone has one.   In case needed, I will throw in the car,  6 - 22 cm ice screws, ice tools, V thread tool, 10 mm webbing,  2 rappel rings with throw away carabiners, a 22 ft. 8 mm cordelette, crevasse rescue prusiks, snowshoes. 

 

 

Take Care,

Will Duonola

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From: Tom Cronin

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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 10:19 AM

Subject: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1

 

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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My concern is not some much technical difficultly but that Shasta is a
volcano and the rock is lousy.  When it is covered with snow, you do
not have to deal with the talus and loose rock.  Without the snow, it
becomes a decidedly less pleasant climb.

From the climbing route conditions page of the ranger webpage:

"Casaval is in OK shape but some climbers are traversing to finish
  on the West Face route above 12,500 ft.  Due to exposed loose rock
  patches, several detours below the ridge crest are being used.. . . "

Someone should call the rangers on the phone and get a more detailed
description of the route's condition.

- Phil Klein

TC> Hi Micky, thanks for the e-mail.  I certainly do have concerns.  Looks like
we will have some weather if we go and it will be more technical.  At this point
I think it is still okay to go but it
TC> will not necessarily be an easy climb.  More to follow, Tom

TC> Micky Bazydlo <mickybazydlo@...> wrote:    Hey Tom,

TC>   I'm not sure if you've seen it yet but there is a posting with some great
photos of Casaval Ridge from last weekend:

TC>  
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=36623&postdays=0&postorder=asc&\
start=0&sid=985d913a47f30cc6ee06e1b741f0ae43

TC>   The last comment on the thread concludes with:

TC> I wouldn't do Casaval right now, personally- from the looks of the photos,
all the steep parts with exposure seem to be nothing but wind-blasted, snow- &
ice-covered talus... not my idea of a
TC> good time, anyway...
TC>   It is only one opinion but does it raise any concern?  In your opinion do
the current conditions increase the technical nature of the climb that in turn
lowers the likliehood of summitting?
TC>   Thanks,
TC>   Micky



TC>   On 4/14/08, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:   Good!  I will send
out another message in a day or so, Tom

TC> Micky Bazydlo <mickybazydlo@...> wrote:   Tom,

TC> Ok - I can now commit to being there!

TC> I'm sure there will be some more e-mail contact before the weekend but I'm
looking forward to meeting up with you in the parking lot Friday night/Sat
morning.

TC> Thanks,
TC> Micky

TC>   On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:35 AM, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
TC>   Hi Micky,  Hope to see you in a week!  Tom

TC> Micky Bazydlo <mickybazydlo@...> wrote:

TC>       Tom,

TC>     I'm 85% sure I will be driving from Orange County with my girlfriend
Alysa (she will not be doing the climb) leaving on Friday around noon.  We might
have room for a 3rd but plan on staying
TC> through Tuesday to get some skiing in.

TC>   I plan on bringing a bivy sack for the night on the ridge.  I have the
following for communal use:

TC>   White gas stove
TC>   9mmx60m rope
TC>   2 pickets
TC>   2 ice screws
TC>   2 motorola radios
TC>   1 shovel

TC>   I plan on skiing in and carrying the skis up to the camp on the ridge if
conditions are favorable for it.

TC>   I will confirm (hopefully not decline) early next week.

TC>   -Micky



TC>   On 4/10/08, WILLIAM DUONOLA <williedee@...> wrote:         Hi Tom,

TC>   I'm coming up with Paul Galvin from the L.A. Area and we will be leaving
Thursday night or early Friday morning.  I am trying to rent a white gas stove
(as I only have butane), get a 4 season
TC> tent which I will share with Paul and am also bringing my bivy.  I have all
gear you suggested with the exception of pickets and radios (Paul has a GPS).  I
have a 60 meter 10.2 mm rope that is
TC> not coated and would prefer if we can borrow a lighter weight dry rope if
anyone has one.   In case needed, I will throw in the car,  6 - 22 cm ice
screws, ice tools, V thread tool, 10 mm
TC> webbing,  2 rappel rings with throw away carabiners, a 22 ft. 8 mm
cordelette, crevasse rescue prusiks, snowshoes.


TC>   Take Care,
TC>   Will Duonola






TC>     ----- Original Message -----
TC>   From: Tom Cronin
TC>   To: mickybazydlo@... ; pdbellamy@... ; b_betts@... ;
tombcronin@... ; mjdipietro@... ; matthewjdipietro@... ;
andrea37@... ; williedee@... ;
TC> jedediah.forrest@... ; pgalvin9@... ; argirerd@... ;
singsling7@... ; jakecattleco@... ; cchadk@... ;
philklein@... ; philip.klein@... ;
TC> dkotnik@... ; pnmccormack@... ; Kevin.McCowen@... ;
icyfrostyday@... ; justin.munoz@... ; hill_hiker@... ; Rick
Pape ; lymfatic@... ;
TC> agnes.sauvage@... ; lechassuer@... ; tedtassop@... ;
steven_thaw@... ; tvarga@... ; rgwebber@... ;
ron.webber@... ; Yahoo Group
TC>   Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 10:19 AM
TC>   Subject: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1


TC>     Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta
Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or
can offer transportation.  If you need
TC> equipment or tent space please advise.

TC>   My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on
Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to
go early Saturday morning say around 7:00
TC> am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get
an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

TC>   Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and
have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent
and need a blank.

TC>   Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person
is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should
be able to take turns breaking trail,
TC> help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be
able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has
some steep sections that require self
TC> arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be
proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

TC>   Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots,
sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food,
spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants,
TC> jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene
bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each
person is responsible for getting a self
TC> issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our
group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

TC>   By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a
final go/no go decision.

TC>   I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

TC>   Sincerely,

TC>   Tom Cronin
TC>   925-207-5325 cell

Ron Kauk Slide Show

Tuesday, May 13^th , 7:30pm.  Please mark your calendar with this date.

Ron Kauk will be giving a joint CMC/SCMA slide show in Griffith Park.  Ron is one of the foremost rock climbers of our times.  After the show, there be an opportunity for dialogue between the audience and Ron.  There is no charge for parking or the show.

Note that this meeting is at the following location: 

Ranger Headquarters Auditorium

Griffith Park Ranger Headquarters Auditorium in Griffith Park

4730 Crystal Springs Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Ron Kauk (born 1958) is an American rock climber and Yosemite Camp 4 regular.

Kauk began spending summers in Yosemite in 1974^[1]. In 1975 he free climbed the east face of Washington Column with John Long and John Bachar, renaming the route Astroman (5.11c). Astroman held title as the hardest long free route in Yosemite Valley for over 10 years.

Also notable was Separate Reality (5.12a), an intimidating roof crack which Kauk originally climbed in 1978 without camming devices. The same year he put up Midnight Lightning (V8), one of America's best known bouldering problems because of its difficulty and convenient location in the Camp 4 campground.

In the 1980s Kauk spent time in Europe visiting the limestone crags and competing in sport climbing competitions. He saw how European techniques such as red pointing and bolting on rappel could lead to a higher level of climbing difficulty. However, these practices were frowned upon by Yosemite regulars. According to one account^[2], John Bachar chopped the bolts on Punchline (5.12c) which Kauk installed in 1988, causing a fight between the two in the Camp 4 parking lot.

Kauk went on to put up the hardest routes in Yosemite, such as the rap-bolted Crossroads (5.13a) in 1990 and Magic Line (5.14b) which he climbed in 1997 on pre-placed gear. In Tuolumne Meadows he rap-bolted a route that Bachar had started in a ground-up style, provocatively naming the route Peace (5.13c/d).

Many of Kauk's exploits have been caught on film. In 1989 he climbed a five pitch route called Backbone (5.13a) at Smith Rock for NBC Sportsworld^[3], and he repeated his toughest first ascents for Eric Perlman's Masters of Stone videos. In 1992, Kauk trained and doubled Sylvester Stallone along with late climber Wolfgang Güllich for Cliffhanger. He also doubled Michael Rooker, Leon, and actress Janine Turner. In 1999 Kauk trained Tom Cruise for Mission: Impossible II's climbing scenes.

In 2000 Kauk produced Yosemite: Ascending Rhythms, a climbing video highlighting the scenic splendor of his favorite crag.

Kauk named some of his first ascents (e.g. Astroman, Midnight Lightning) after Jimi Hendrix songs. Books by Carlos Castaneda are another source of names (e.g. Separate Reality, Tales of Power).

Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:19:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Subject: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1
To: mickybazydlo@..., pdbellamy@..., b_betts@...,
tombcronin@..., mjdipietro@..., matthewjdipietro@...,
andrea37@..., williedee@..., jedediah.forrest@...,
pgalvin9@..., argirerd@..., singsling7@...,
jakecattleco@..., cchadk@..., philklein@...,
philip.klein@..., dkotnik@..., pnmccormack@...,
Kevin.McCowen@..., icyfrostyday@..., justin.munoz@...,
hill_hiker@..., Rick Pape <rhpape@...>,
lymfatic@..., agnes.sauvage@..., lechassuer@...,
tedtassop@..., steven_thaw@..., tvarga@...,
rgwebber@..., ron.webber@...,
Yahoo Group <sfcmc@yahoogroups.com>

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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...UNSEASONABLY COLD AIR MASS THIS WEEKEND..

A LARGE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE SOUTH OUT OF ALASKA AND
SETTLE IN OVER THE REGION THIS WEEKEND. AN UNSEASONABLY COLD AIR
MASS WILL ACCOMPANY THIS WEATHER SYSTEM. SNOW LEVELS WILL LOWER TO
BELOW PASS LEVEL LATER SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. EXPECTED SHOWER
ACTIVITY THIS WEEKEND MAY PRODUCE SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW OVER THE
HIGHER ELEVATIONS DURING THE WEEKEND. IMPROVEMENT IS EXPECTED
MONDAY AS LOW PRESSURE GRADUALLY MOVES OUT OF THE REGION.

Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:19:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Subject: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1
To: mickybazydlo@..., pdbellamy@..., b_betts@...,
tombcronin@..., mjdipietro@..., matthewjdipietro@...,
andrea37@..., williedee@..., jedediah.forrest@...,
pgalvin9@..., argirerd@..., singsling7@...,
jakecattleco@..., cchadk@..., philklein@...,
philip.klein@..., dkotnik@..., pnmccormack@...,
Kevin.McCowen@..., icyfrostyday@..., justin.munoz@...,
hill_hiker@..., Rick Pape <rhpape@...>,
lymfatic@..., agnes.sauvage@..., lechassuer@...,
tedtassop@..., steven_thaw@..., tvarga@...,
rgwebber@..., ron.webber@...,
Yahoo Group <sfcmc@yahoogroups.com>

Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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I am beginning to get cold feet.  There is now a special weather statement.  How do people feel about trying again next weekend?  I don't want to be leading anyone into the abyss.  Tom

...UNSEASONABLY COLD AIR MASS THIS WEEKEND..

A LARGE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE SOUTH OUT OF ALASKA AND
SETTLE IN OVER THE REGION THIS WEEKEND. AN UNSEASONABLY COLD AIR
MASS WILL ACCOMPANY THIS WEATHER SYSTEM. SNOW LEVELS WILL LOWER TO
BELOW PASS LEVEL LATER SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. EXPECTED SHOWER
ACTIVITY THIS WEEKEND MAY PRODUCE SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW OVER THE
HIGHER ELEVATIONS DURING THE WEEKEND. IMPROVEMENT IS EXPECTED
MONDAY AS LOW PRESSURE GRADUALLY MOVES OUT OF THE REGION.

The Shasta trip is go! 

 

The weather is not going to be perfect.  The forecast is for mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of snow showers.  At 12,000' the forecast high Friday and Saturday nights is 5F.  The Sunday high is forecast to be 17F.  Be prepared with face masks and winter clothing.

 

I intend to leave Concord at 2 pm Friday and hope to arrive at Bunny Flat around 7 pm.  We can meet then, or Saturday morning at 7:00 am.

 

Reply all if you still need equipment or a ride.  Tom

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:19:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Shasta - Casaval Ridge - Update #1
To: mickybazydlo@gmail.com, pdbellamy@yahoo.com, b_betts@yahoo.com,
tombcronin@yahoo.com, mjdipietro@gmail.com, matthewjdipietro@yahoo.com,
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Kevin.McCowen@amylin.com, icyfrostyday@yahoo.com, justin.munoz@gmail.com,
hill_hiker@hotmail.com, Rick Pape <rhpape@sbcglobal.net>,
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Please confirm if you are still planning on attending the CMC Mt. Shasta Casaval Ridge climb on April 19 - 20.  Also, indicate if you want to carpool or can offer transportation.  If you need equipment or tent space please advise.

 

My current personal plan is to leave the Bay Area early afternoon on Friday April 18 and camp at Bunny Flat Friday night.  I am going to be ready to go early Saturday morning say around 7:00 am.  We will establish a high camp around 9,800' Saturday night and then get an early start, i.e. 3:00 am, Sunday to summit and return home.

 

Example reply:  I will be driving from blank leaving at blank time and have space for blank people in my car.  I have room for blank people in my tent and need a blank.

 

Disclaimer.  Please be aware that this is not a guided climb.  Each person is ultimately responsible for their own safety.  Being a large group we should be able to take turns breaking trail, help each other set up camp, and share equipment, but everyone should be able to survive a night in the open on their own if they have to.  The route has some steep sections that require self arrest skills and a spot or two may warrant a rope.  You will need to be proficient with crampons, ice axe etc.

 

Equipment: Here are some suggestions: Helmet, harness, crampons, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gaiters, stove, shovel, tent, pad, sleeping bag, food, spoon, hat, gloves, waterproof pants, jacket, trekking poles, pickets, rope, screws, carabiners, slings, nalgene bottles, headlamp, GPS, map, compass, whistle, radios, cell phone, etc.  Each person is responsible for getting a self issue permit at the trail head which used to be $15.  I hope to form our group into teams of four or so people for the climb.

 

By April 16 we should have an accurate weather report and we can make a final go/no go decision.

 

I am looking forward to this climb enjoying everyone's company!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

925-207-5325 cell

 

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The Shasta trip is canceled for this weekend.  If there is interest we can go next weekend: April 26 - 27.  Let me know if next weekend works for you.

 

The reason for canceling is weather.  Saturday the forecast high at 12,000' feet is 8F with gusts to 40 mph and snow.  Forecast low Saturday night is -12F! 

 

Tom Cronin, 925-207-5325

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