I am thinking of heading up to Shasta to get in some turns on Sat & Sun this weekend. I would head in from Brewer on the NE side and camp on the mountain on Saturday evening. I would be heading up there from Placerville. Anyone want to carpool or meet up that way?
From http://www.shastaavalanche.org/
"Brewer Creek Trailhead: OPEN. Summit passes and wilderness permits are available at the trailhead. The bathrooms are open and packout bags are available inside. The route is in pretty good shape for climbing that is. A good boot pack has developed in some areas from increased traffic on this route. Suncups and patchy textured snow will be found below 10,000 ft. Water is periodically available from snow melt along the 9,500 bench. Dirt/rock platforms are available for dry camping. The traverses at the top of the Hotlum/Wintun snowfield and onto the summit bound ramp has completely melted out. Good cramponing will be found in the early morning and an ice axe and helmet are necessary. Always keep an eye out for rockfall."
I'd also consider going in from Northgate.
From http://www.shastaavalanche.org/
"Brewer Creek Trailhead: OPEN. Summit passes and wilderness permits are available at the trailhead. The bathrooms are open and packout bags are available inside. The route is in pretty good shape for climbing that is. A good boot pack has developed in some areas from increased traffic on this route. Suncups and patchy textured snow will be found below 10,000 ft. Water is periodically available from snow melt along the 9,500 bench. Dirt/rock platforms are available for dry camping. The traverses at the top of the Hotlum/Wintun snowfield and onto the summit bound ramp has completely melted out. Good cramponing will be found in the early morning and an ice axe and helmet are necessary. Always keep an eye out for rockfall."
I'd also consider going in from Northgate.
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