C2C this Weds/Thurs

[kevin trieu]

Hey folks,

Are there anybody out there wanting to head up from the museum this coming Weds/Thurs and hopefully get all the way to the peak of San Jacinto? I know it is a weekday and people are probably working but I thought I'd give it a shot. I haven't been on the trail in a while and thought I'd go out and enjoy San Jacinto with some snow on it.

Cheers,
Kevin

[tinaballina]

if you can write me a doctors note sure...i wish i could kevin but i do have to work, have to pay for all this winter equipment some how, plus i am leaving thursday night to attempt mt. shasta.
have fun be safe and when in doubt throw those crampons on.

[kevin trieu]

i hear ya. work gets in the way of life sometimes. which route are you doing on Shasta? it can get windy up there. check with the Fifth Season in the town for the latest conditions. stop at the Big Bear Diner for after climb feast. good luck and have fun.

[Cy Kaicener]

Give us a good trip report Kevin (with pictures)
Tina - For Shasta here are two links
http://www.mountshastaguide.com
http://mtshastafunguide.com/blog (for the latest conditions)
I remember the sulphur fumes from the cave near the top. You will enjoy this one.

[KathyW]

If you're comfortable with ice, it might be a good time to do C2C because you'll be moving along pretty fast on top of the snow/ice all the way to the summit. Save some miles between Long Valley and the summit by skipping Round Valley and going direct to Tamarack Valley and then up to Miller Saddle - I think it's about 6.5 miles round-trip that way and the regular trail route is 10 or 11 miles round-trip from Long Valley.

[tinaballina]

thanks for the helpful links and the information regarding Fifth season.