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Matt
Interests: reading, education, travel, cycling, skiing, gardening, geocaching
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This weblog has moved. Please visit Sharing Shasta for updates on this project! Thanks! Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
Hi Matt, Thanks for the message and for registering for the climb in July.That's great that you are able to share the experience with your class, Mt. Shasta has many fascinating geological (and other) features! Due to this season's low snow pack, we will be climbing the Clear Creek route... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
Posted May 5, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
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Day one: Fly MSP -> SFO, drive north to the city of Mt. Shasta and check into a (as of yet unnamed) hotel. Spend evening exploring town, possibly enjoying a tasty meal and likely tracking down some red wine there in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. Day two: Up early to drive around... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
Landform Photos/videos Requested, Based on Topographic Map Investigation: Ash Creek Falls Misery Hill Diller Canyon Summit Avalanche Gulch Shastarama Point The Lava Fields The "Heart" Hidden Valley North Gate Questions in need of answers: 1. Are there animals on Shasta? 2. Can you see more stars/ constellations on Shasta? 3.... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
In 1877, John Muir climbed Mount Shasta and famously published an account of his journey in Harper's Magazine. According to his story (and I have no reason not to beleive him) there was a terrible storm on the summit while he was up there. (In the 1800s they weren't able... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
So we discovered that if we booked flights to San Francisco, it was almost $400 cheaper, no layover, and - HELLO - San Francisco! I was really looking forward to seeing Shasta from the airplane over Medford, but that was never really a guarantee anyway. Now we'll be able to... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
I met with several other 2013 Fund For Teachers fellows last night to learn more about our projects and get specifics on the fellowships. I am really excited! When I got home, we booked reservations with Shasta Mountain Guides for a 4-day climb July 19-22. Tonight we plan to book... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at John Muir's Footsteps
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Mar 15, 2010
Congratulations to the authors & illustrators of the finalists - and to the Cybils panelists for your commitment and thoughtfulness! Can't wait to get my hands on the ones I've not yet read!
Hey Kerry - glad to see you back on this panel - have a great time and good luck!