Saturday, we hiked
up from Bunny Flat trailhead and climbed the 3,000 ft. or so to
Helen Lake. This was a heavy snow year for Shasta and the coverage
was complete. The hike was quit uneventful and we where able to
get good rest after setting up our camp. Stephen took his skis
about a 1000 ft. higher and had fun skiing the slop, although
he complained about icy patches on the snow.
On the way to Helen Lake
Looking
up to Red Banks
Looking
up to Casavel Ridge
Stephan took his skis
for a ride
Sunday, with alpine
start at 4 AM we set up to climb the gulch. We had breakfast in
one on the Red Bank's Chutes. The snow in the chute was quit soft,
and we were able to cut seating platforms. But the wind soon drove
us off and we found that right on the ridge, condition were more
pleasant.
We continue slowly
up Misery Hill and finally reached the summit.
Participants:
Ahmad Zandi,
Nancy Fitzsimmons,
Stephane Meir,
Ted Racek
Greg?
Ron Karpel
