I’ve summited Shasta a few times, and even when we don’t summit, it is a lovely hike.

My most memorable climb was leading Jessica, Mario, Marcio, Michelle and Michael on a trip. It was wedding present to Jessica, who was getting married the next month. We had a glorious time and more than half of us reached the summit despite not having any hiking experience at all.

On that trip, I remember giving water to some thirsty hikers, and teaching everyone to self-arrest on the glacier.