Saturday, April 12, 2008

Mt Ranier Info

Climbing is good on Mt Ranier. To keep up with conditions and to get info refer to Mike Gauthier's Blog http://www.mountrainierclimbing.blogspot.com/.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Where is the trailhead? Lesson from Mt Shasta

Sometimes I get impatient. I just wanted to get on the mountain, ascend alpine style and get back home before work. Even on a popular mountain, it can be hard to get to the trailhead. For example, the last time I went to Mount Shasta, I found the gate closed. Shoot, I didn't even know there was a gate. It was after dark. My intent was to do an alpine start. Instead I went back home. I wasn't prepared to change my plans. Time is of the essence when you are a working girl. I called the Mt Shasta Ranger station. They told me of an alternate route, where to park and I made topos to bring with me the next time. Mount Shasta is in my backyard and teaches me many lessons. If I had gone somewhere farther from home, I wouldn't have gone home. I would have been on an adventure.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Map Cabane de Bertol



Se rendre à Arolla et se garer sur le parking à l'entrée du village.Continuer sur une route goudronnée en direction de la central hydro-électrique.Suivre les indications pour la cabane de Bertol.On emprunte un petit sentier en direction du plan de Bertol.La cabane est visible sur son éperon rocheux. Continuer dans cette direction

GPS Coordinates and more/Cabane de Bertol



GPS : 606'885/94'960


Map :Carte Arolla




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