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timberlinetrails.com

learn about mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, and other outdoor activities at timberline trails. see beautiful photos from both the ground and air of important backcountry landmarks.

alpinewanderlust.com

I often get asked for hike recommendations by people who’ve either recently moved to Seattle or visiting for a short time. So I’ve compiled a list of varying difficulty and scenery as a starting point…

cascadeclimbers.com

Trip: Lemolo Peak (erstwhile Hardest Mox) - NE Buttress ("After Hours") V 5.10- R Date: 9/12/2008 Trip Report: Summary: On 9/12 and 9/13/2008, Rolf Larson and Eric Wehrly climbed the NE Buttress of the 8501' summit to the E of SE Mox Peak. The NE buttress on right division of dark and light, John...

summitpost.org

summitpost.org : climbing, hiking, mountaineering

shastaavalanche.org

What is the best time of year to climb the mountain? Each climbing route on Mt. Shasta has a particular season when conditions are optimal. The most popular non-technical route is Avalanche Gulch on the south side of the mountain. The best conditions for Avalanche Gulch usually occur between mid-May and mid-July, due to several factors. The weather tends to be more favorable by late May and snow pack coverage is usually good through early July. Climbers should plan their attempts while there is good snow coverage.