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A Summit Trip to Mount Shasta : 4,322 meters of Magical Volcanic Beauty

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September 13th 2008
Published: October 1st 2008
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2133 vertical meters in height and 15 km in length in 30 hours of time, that was the challenge laid out before us. Set in the idyllic mix of pastures and conifer forests of Northern California, Shasta is the second largest Cascade Volcano at 14,179 feet. According to legend, Lemurian aliens are said to live inside. I signed up for the guided trip last April, and for the last 5 months I prepared ... Read Full Entry



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Stephen Paul
Stephen Paul
I grew up in a small town. I went to Uni. I started taking pictures afterwards in 2000. Several cross country road trips and 3 summers in the Sierra Nevada forced me to fall in love with the outdoors. In 2004 I began working full time, taking advantage of every free weekend and holiday while liquidating my yearly vacation for bigger trips to other countries. I especially love conifer forests and alpine mountains. I'm currently taking pictures of Kids and Models, check out my Facebook page for details! [url=ht... full info
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a Dead tree and his Friendsa Dead tree and his Friends
a Dead tree and his Friends
snowfield and Shastinasnowfield and Shastina
snowfield and Shastina
sunset over Mt. Shastasunset over Mt. Shasta
sunset over Mt. Shasta
The Hotlum GlacierThe Hotlum Glacier
The Hotlum Glacier
Dane ascending the ridge, 530amDane ascending the ridge, 530am
Dane ascending the ridge, 530am
High Desert SagebrushHigh Desert Sagebrush
High Desert Sagebrush
Hotlum GlacierHotlum Glacier
Hotlum Glacier
Lava Rock FormationsLava Rock Formations
Lava Rock Formations
Mt. Shasta at sunset, from the high desertMt. Shasta at sunset, from the high desert
Mt. Shasta at sunset, from the high desert
First rest stop, sunriseFirst rest stop, sunrise
First rest stop, sunrise
yours trulyyours truly
yours truly
First rest stop, sunriseFirst rest stop, sunrise
First rest stop, sunrise
515am start..515am start..
515am start..
The Summit areaThe Summit area
The Summit area
The mountain and the GuideThe mountain and the Guide
The mountain and the Guide
The Campsite was getting further and further..The Campsite was getting further and further..
The Campsite was getting further and further..
White Bark Pine (Pinus albicaulis)White Bark Pine (Pinus albicaulis)
White Bark Pine (Pinus albicaulis)
Me with the stuffed dogMe with the stuffed dog
Me with the stuffed dog
The Rabbit EarsThe Rabbit Ears
The Rabbit Ears
High Desert -Juniper and Ponderosa PineHigh Desert -Juniper and Ponderosa Pine
High Desert -Juniper and Ponderosa Pine
Shastina, Whitney GlacierShastina, Whitney Glacier
Shastina, Whitney Glacier



2nd October 2008

Christa
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WOW!
Hi Steve! What an awesome accomplishment! I loved seeing the photos - it really made real to me what a difficult, impressive, and gorgeous climb you did. I really enjoyed the narrative also...one of your best! :) It was so good to see you this past month :)
2nd October 2008

laetitiaaroundtheworld
Laetitia

Congratulations on the Mt Shasta climbing! that is quite an adventure you went on, and well...efforts always pay off! Just back from a 5 days trek myself in the South Yunan province by the Myanmar border, truly challenging and absolutely mind blowing! blog coming soon...
2nd October 2008

Christina Mueller
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WOW!!!!!
Unreal man!!! You actually made it up there?!! WOW!! Good on you mate! Congrats! Niiiice photos as always too!
5th October 2008

Ali
Ali Watters

As ever - stunning photos :)
Great Panorama as well!
7th October 2008

Yathi
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Wow man!! These pics are amazing. Congrats on the climb.
10th November 2008

Chris Carr
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Great climb!
Hi Steve, A big congratulations from your friends at Shasta Mountain Guides. Thanks for sharing your story and blog. We are very happy to be part of your adventure and to share your enthusiasm. Good luck in your future travels and climbs. Best, -Chris

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