Shasta via North Trailhead Saturday

“Well, we are getting close to the big trip on Saturday. The close we get the more nervous I get. This will be the trip that gives me an inkling of whether I will make it up Rainier or not.

We are climbing up starting at the North Trailhead. Three of the people in our party have climbed this route multiple times. It is my first...”

“Sounds like your going in through North Gate. I'll yell you about Kelli and I on that route....after you've done it, LOL

It sounds like your going in with people that know the route, your going to have a great time.

Your gonna do fine on Rainier too....trust me.”

“You're awesome sandyann!! Have a great trip.”

“Steve - thanks for not telling me before. I am already scared enough with just my own imagination.

Whne I get back I'll tell you about my bear encounters in Hetch Hetchy this past week. And the raging river crossing that turned grown men back but I was stupid enough to cross not only once but twice!”

“Don't worry, once you're on the mountain she will comfort you. You'll connect. Remember...Good Heart.

I'm sure you heard that term when you were in the Himalayas.

I gotta hear your tales.....twice?

Oh yea, our little incident happened on the approach. The odds of it happening again, to someone else, are....well, not likely.
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“Pack Contents:

1 WM Antelope Bag
1 Classic Therma Rest
1 Pot With Warmer
1 Gripper/Spoon/Large Spoon
1 Cup
Mr Shovel (Do we need him along or do we use blue bags?)
1 Whisperlite Stove
1 650 Can Fuel
Food
2 Liters Water (platypus)
1 GPS
1 Small Camera
1 First Aid Kit
Down Jacket
Heavy Fleece Pants
Heavy Fleece Shirt
Poly Pro Pants
Poly Pro shirt
2 pairs socks
Hat
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Pants
1 Helmut
1 Snow Shovel with Blade (very heavy as shovel is metal)
1 Axe
Headlamp

total Weight so far is 37 lbs

This does not include the following
Crampons
Plastic Boots
snow shoes
Heavy Gloves (can't find em yet)

Am I bringing something I shouldn't or is this an expected pack weight? Additionally, I do not have a tent on this pack yet.”