Mt. Shasta August

Hello, I am planning on climbing Mt. Shasta this August of 2025 via the clear creek, and am looking for some advice from people who may have climbed it around the same time.  I have a fair amount of experience in climbing peaks, but this will be the largest and most technical for me so far.  I can’t find much info on if there is a decent camping spot, or drinking water in the clear creek route and that has been my main concern so far.  If anyone has advice or suggestions they are welcome.  

By August there will be very little snow. See this description.

Thanks that site is really helpful

What I did last August:  slept in car at Bunny Flat to start acclimating.  Drove next morning to trailhead and hiked to the spring at 8000 feet, set up camp. Left next morning at 5:30, got back to camp at 5:30 PM. I was too tired to put on my pack and hike out, so I spent another night in the tent then drove home the next day. I was 64 so you may be a youngin who can do it quicker. 

I did clear creek on Aug 15 2021. I did it car to car, which I think is reasonable if you’re experienced and fit. The looseness of the gravel and scree is the crux of the route honestly. Gaiters are a must, and I wish I had done it in trail runners rather than boots. There was no snow or ice on any of the route when I did it, and I think it’s snow/ice free in August now most years, but watch the excellent climbing reports from the rangers.

My opinion: it is the crappiest, least fun way to the top. I’d repeat any other route I’ve done on Shasta, but not this one. It’s long, loose, and feels more like an annoying hike than a climb. 

Thanks again for these websites and advice.  It has helped me.  My plan to climb Shasta in a day because of time constraints.  My climbing partner does not have as much experience as I do and I am worried about him getting AMS.  But he is a very fit person and young like me, so I'm not sure how much I should worry about him.  

Elijah Smith wrote:

My climbing partner does not have as much experience as I do and I am worried about him getting AMS.  But he is a very fit person and young like me, so I'm not sure how much I should worry about him.  

No way to predict if someone will get AMS. Try to spend some time at elevation in the weeks prior, be fit but well rested.

Elijah Smith wrote:

Thanks again for these websites and advice.  It has helped me.  My plan to climb Shasta in a day because of time constraints.  My climbing partner does not have as much experience as I do and I am worried about him getting AMS.  But he is a very fit person and young like me, so I'm not sure how much I should worry about him.  

Being very fit but inexperienced can predispose someone to AMS. Fit people are that way because they are accustomed to physically working hard, and the inexperienced don't know they should pace themselves and go slow. Being ultra hydrated and traveling at a very comfortable pace can reap big dividends. 

Being ultra fit opens another possibility. Going VERY fast, as in getting up and down before being overcome by altitude sickness. 

Thanks, I shall let him know.  To watch out.  

Trekking poles are a must. They help a lot in the loose scree.  It’s almost like walking on marbles in places.