Distance

4.6 mi to summit

10.8 mi total

Elevation

6,851 ft start

14,082 ft max

Vertical

7,150 ft gain

Time

7 hr 19 min to summit

12 hr 58 min total

Mostly beautifil day below 12k. Red rocks still had snow to climb in. Above 12k had incredible winds. Near Misery Hill winds strong enough to throw me to the ground. The dip between Shasta and the hill had the winds subside

Route name

Misery Hill 10.8 mi route

out-and-back
Obstacles

rockfall/loose rock, snow on route, weather

Key gear

ice axe, crampons, helmet, trekking poles, mountaineering boots

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