Mount Shasta West Face ski descent - June 2nd 2019

[@TimLPINE]

The guide is right; I usually have to carefully pick my line for the first 1000 feet from the saddle at the top of the West Face. Can be blue ice if it's scoured from the high winds that blast over the saddle. Otherwise, my favorite ski on Shasta.

[@TimLPINE]

This run ends up in Hidden Valley where most climbers set up base camp for a multi-day trip. Far fewer people than Avalanche Gulch. The only downside is the climb out over the little ridge where Casaval starts, then it's downhill to the parking lot.

[@dustinkeeton4193]

Damn that looks like some good snow!

[@HikingNerd]

Nice! Thanks for sharing

[@yongbinwang8482]

dalao niu pi!

[@mmakshak]

Permanent vortex.

[@jumolangma8557]

you meant permanent vertigo?

[@tanman4313]

I live near

[@chrisw685]

Me too! Always wanted to board down shasta but I don't think I could make the climb lol.

[@jumolangma8557]

vertical drop and distance?