[pct-l] mountaineering side trips

[Carl Siechert" <carl@xxxxxxxxx (Carl Siechert)]

Add to the list Mt. Tallac, near Lake Tahoe; from the easy class 2 summit
you can see literally all of Lake Tahoe.

There are plenty of Sierra summits within spittin' distance of the PCT...all
depends on time and ability.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marshall Karon" <m.karon@attbi.com>
To: "Ripperton Matt" <maripper@mindspring.com>;
<pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 10:36 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] mountaineering side trips


> In Oregon, try Thielson, South and Middle Sister. Mt. Hood not recommended
> in summer. In Washington, Mt. Adams (may need a permit).  Some people do
> climb Mt. Shasta. It is not on the PCT, but is close to Castella. Climb up
> Dick Peak at Lake Tahoe. And, of course, Mt. Whitney.
>
> Truth is, most through hikers only hike the trail and are glad to get a
lift
> to a grocery store. Amazing what hiking thousands of miles does to your
> inclination to hike elsewhere.
>
> Marshall Karon
> Portland, OR
> m.karon@attbi.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ripperton Matt" <maripper@mindspring.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Cc: <jbm-pct03@nc.rr.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 10:16 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] mountaineering side trips
>
>
> > Question for the list - I was curious about other mountaineering
> > possibilities along the way?  I know the north cascades are great, but I
> > will probably not make it that far this year as I have to return at the
> end
> > of August.  Do any thru-hikers stop to climb Shasta?  Mt Hood?  I found
> some
> > info on Hood that seems to indicate the climbing season doesn't go very
> long
> > into the summer, is that true?  Are there guide services anyone would
> > recommend?  Or any other interesting peaks?  I am not really a "peak
> > bagger", but I love high terrain & would love to take advantage while
I'm
> > out there.