Cresting the West Face

The first team has crested the West Face of Mt. Shasta at 12,700 feet and disappeared from view, according to staff at base camp. The other teams aren't far behind, still snaking their way up to the crest. At this point they've spent more than six hours creeping up the West Face slope in their rope teams.

After cresting, teams will cross a plateau to their next big push: Misery Hill.

They're making great time under clear skies. Base campers will be in radio contact with teams as they each pass out of sight, and we'll have more reports over the next few hours. We expect all teams to be off the summit by noon.

Comments

[Ericka Nelson]

Being able to follow the climbers today has been soooooo exciting. I am updating all the nurses here at OPIC as Diane reaches the summit....and now glissading down? OMG!
xoxoxo, Ericka

[Bill Rising]

I was so happy to hear that the Northwest team had reached the summit. I will be awaiting new of the rest of the climbers to reach the summit. I have a daughter who is with the Northwest team and needless to say, I'm extremely proudy of her. Go Kim go!!!!
Love Dad

[Ryan]

Do you guys have a twitter feed?

[Sarah Roy]

Thank you for keeping family and friends of the climbers updated. My family and I are keeping all of the climbers in our prayers today. I have a niece, Amy McAbee, that is climbing today and to say that I'm proud of her is an understatement. GO AMY!!!

[Stephanie and friends at PBJS]

It is very exciting to be able to track the progress of this courageous group of climbers! Anxiously awaiting tales of the journey and the view from the summit!!

[Pali Cooper]

Thanks for the updates, makes us feel like we are there with you all.
We are holding all the climbers in our hearts and thoughts, happy to hear that the conditions are good and waiting for any news from the gorgeous mountain.