Summiting Mt Shasta via Avalanche Gulch

After an unsuccessful attempt earlier this season, I'm back to have another try for the summit. What challenges will the mountain throw at us this time?
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[@sdreefsurf]

You’re a beast Jimmy! Glad you hiked safe!

[@shaftermike]

Your video really conveys the experience of climbing Shasta---Thanks!

[@RichardCheng]

Congrats on making the summit Jimmy, enjoyed both videos! The view from the top looked absolutely magical

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Awesome! Excellent job brother. So very very happy for you!

[@trailkrum]

Alright! Glad you made it to the summit this time. Happy trails!

[@keithnichols7926]

Thanks for omitting music. Even when it's well done, it's usually distracting. My grandmother claimed to have been among the oldest to climb Shasta in the 1940s, but she was surely not referring to the laborious climb shown on KZbin.

[@ryanmcbride1853]

Wtf are you talking about?

[@peaksandpaws]

Haha... all those tents in the snow remind me of Mount Everest Base Camp! :D

[@aliensoup2420]

Looks higher than 14,000 ft. The base must be lower than most other mountains.

[@TVinmyEye]

Alien Soup its prominence is almost 10,000 feet , which makes it look higher.

[@benmaundvisuals]

Can’t wait to climb Shasta again! This mountain was my first big summit...I’ve learned a lot since then. Great video, it’s getting me pumped for climbing season!!

[@newtontek]

Hi Jimmy are you accepting “climbing partners “ for your next Shasta group winter ascent ?

[@newtontek]

Hi Jimmy I would like to know if you would be interested in taking a volunteer with you on your next winter Shasta ascent. I feel like we share some common values and that I can help add some value to the group as well. Let me know i’d love to chat on dm

[@phillipgraves4721]

I think that unless you are able to pack your own shit out of there, I think submitting should be banned. It's almost sacrilegious to deface the mountain in that way

[@mauiBobnDaniel]

Why not show the glissade down? The fastest and only way down from Red banks.

[@ApeMan]

Cool video. Took me 3 tries to get to the summit when I finally figured out it's too hard to do in 1 day.

[@HikingNerd]

Thanks and nice job! We summit when the mountain lets us summit :)

[@quentinh3178]

"that looks like a big storm coming in" *cuts scene* ".....sooooo it was a white out" *sighs deeply

[@crunchycrispybacon]

Try the catwalk in spring.

[@Patrick-lg8qd]

You deserve way more subscribers. This was an awesome video!

[@islandwanderer1173]

14,162...

[@CameronHall88]

Newer sub to your channel. Cool summit. Looked like interesting conditions. Awesome.

[@bobcook231]

Thank You !! You did all the work , and I WAS WITH YOU BY JUST WATCHING THE VID !!! !!!!!!

[@ibasterd]

What type of boots are those?

[@user-bx7nw1ve6y]

Been there, done that. Avalanche Gulch/Helen Lake are okay, but I preferred the Hotlam/Bolam route from the north side. Not as crowded.

[@YongsungKim]

Wow, you retried much quicker than I expected. Congrats my friend. Glad you made it.

[@Lombwolf]

Yo

[@SusanaGonzalez-wo9qq]

Hi what day did you go on?

[@neobailey5268]

"I might die on Mt. Shasta, but I'll never swim Kern river again....." merle haggard Well done, brother.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

way to cold but no shortage of water frozen but still water nice video

[@ELtercermundista82]

Nice! Can't wait to do Shasta

[@forestkan6653]

Good work! I did Shasta back in March, and it was incredible. Got really lucky with the weather, clear all around. It's really interesting to see it in different conditions. In March, we skied directly from the TH.

[@HikingNerd]

Forest Kan Wow that’s sounds nice!

[@Massimo_332]

every part guys! can you tell me what time of year is this? thanks.

[@tylerwallace5264]

Nice video, Jimmy! Congrats on the summit. I made it up a few weeks ago too. Pretty epic and pretty cold :)

[@SweetTone76]

Great attitude bro, long strenuous hikes and I’m cursing to the moon, but you my friend have a great attitude. Cheers to that 🍻

[@aaronsoto4622]

What an amazing picture that is.8:08 how awesome. Hard work and dedication.

[@shawnwalden2669]

great content found a new channel! going to try this with my son next summer

[@lostartefilms]

The shot at 4:58 though. Damn!

[@neobailey5268]

Lostarte Films no doubt....

[@sicsempertyrannis9024]

Congrats on your summit! Great vid as always, thanks for sharing. Watching your vids in 1080p is my new fav thing. 👍

[@HikingNerd]

Thank you! It can go up to 4K if your device and Internet can handle it!

[@leecoffman2594]

FANTASTIC VIDEO ! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !

[@InfamousMS]

Love your trips and videos - thank you!

[@amihan99]

I wanna climb mt shasta. Can you point me to the right direction?

[@tacocruiser4238]

Look for the big volcano and drive toward it. You literally can't miss it

[@BeCCaWhere2GoNext]

Wow! Awesome! Great job;)

[@fernandofernandofigueroa6583]

Trully inspirational. Tnx for sharing.

[@benjanorris]

1:42 It made me tear up its so beautiful

[@amihan99]

That wind is just wild

[@HuskyMike]

Good to see you made the summit. Looks like a great trip.

[@ladybug72103]

Love it...very inspiring!

[@rodtheer8141]

Great Job and excellent video!

[@ilovejazzz187]

Good job man

[@johnmca5643]

That was great! I had no idea Shasta is crevasse free. I didn't see one rope.

[@HikingNerd]

There are crevasses on other routes actually. If you watch my most recent Shasta video on the Bolam glacier, you’ll see what I mean :)

[@amateurhouradventures]

One of the best Shasta videos I've seen! Looking forward to getting out there this year. Fingers crossed for a low-wind day!

[@HikingNerd]

Amateur Hour Adventures Thanks! Love the channel name haha

[@amateurhouradventures]

@@HikingNerd Thanks, definitely HEAVY on the amateur part!

[@GODISGOOD1916]

What month did you climb?

[@HikingNerd]

June 2018

[@GODISGOOD1916]

@@HikingNerd Awesome. Is it safe to go in late March? Forecast is 70 degrees and 40 at night for next week

[@HikingNerd]

I could give you a straightforward answer but I’m going to be difficult and point you towards the right direction (since knowledge is a key mountaineering skill). I would refer you to the Shasta Avalanche Center website as well as the book Freedom of the Hills to answer that. Hint: consider both objective hazards and human hazards when considering whether your planned trip is “safe”.

[@MrBluoct]

🤙

[@shupingyin8082]

Amazing adventure

[@chanthataing7042]

Thanks for sharing your gear list!

[@HikingNerd]

You're welcome! Glad you found it buried in the description.

[@chanthataing7042]

@@HikingNerd did you own most of the mountaineering gear (helmet, ice axe, crampons, etc.) or did you rent at local store?

[@HikingNerd]

I really enjoy type 2 fun so it made sense for me to buy everything (more cost effective over multiple trips, gives me ability to pick the best gear for my needs, convenience, and reliability).

[@jeffamos9854]

Why camping. This is one day climb .Man up

[@xxuncexx]

Lol the beginning when they asked for a picture and you’re trying to get a shot