Climbing Mt. Shasta : Route 1, Avalanche Gulch

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Summary: The best beginner guide I've ever read about any climb
Review: This book is a simple, straightforward guide to climbing Shasta, especially for first-timers. I was given three books about Shasta by some friends before my recent trip and this one was the most useful. It gave warnings about all the dangers, tips for having the best time possible, and clear descriptions of all the available routes.

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Summary: Very informative and well written, especially for beginners.
Review: We are planning our first Summit of Mt. Shasta and searched for a book to "guide" us through what we would need to know. This book covered all the information that we were looking for. It is easy to read and the author clearly states all the important elements of climbing Mt. Shasta. We wouldn't have attempted it without reading this book first. We even purchased a second book for another group planning to Summit for the first time so that they may be well prepared.

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Summary: Climbing Mt. Shasta is an absolute hit!!
Review: What an exciting book Steve Lewis from Mt. Shasta has written! This book was written specifically for those who are motivated to climb Mt. Shasta for the first time. It contains detailed information for novice climbers and for experienced mountaineers who dream of reaching the Summit using the Avalanche Gulch route. But for those of us who don't feel the desire to go to the top, this book is packed with loads of information about the mountain's legends, lore, fact and fiction. Steve's really done his homework. There are maps, charts and exact guidelines for your trek to the top. The hazards of mountaineering are thoroughly stressed. Everything you may need to reach the "Summit" is explained in detail. I enjoyed some of the quotes used, such as, "Concentrate on your footing, not on your fear." Also, "Only conquer on foot what you feel you can conquer in your mind." Good advice for just walking on flat ground!!!! Climbing Mt. Shasta is an absolute hit!! Well done, Steve, and congratulations on going even farther than the "Summit."

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Summary: THE MOST COMPLETE GUIDE BOOK ANYWHERE
Review: When I first picked up Steve Lewis' guide book Climbing Mt. Shasta, I asked myself why in the world would someone write a guidebook on just one route? Typically, a guide book will try to show most of a particular area's trails or climbs. After pondering this, I realized that the Avalanche Gulch route on Mt. Shasta is probably one of the most climbed routes in the United States. More people have been injured or killed on this route due to poor information than any other on the mountain. Steve Lewis' book dedication gives a clue to the book's purpose "I dedicated this book to the memory of all persons who have been injured or lost their lives on Mt. Shasta. Hopefully, the information presented here will make future climbers aware of the hazards of mountaineering." This is unique for it is the most completed guide book I have seen anywhere. The information presented includes climbing techniques, weather, geography, flora, fauna, history safety, gear, and, of course, the route itself. Climbing Mt. Shasta is not so much a guide book as it is an introduction to mountaineering. I hope other guide book writers will pick up on Steve's idea, and write books that are as complete as this one. Northern California Trail Magazine; Chico, California