Climbing Mt. Shasta: Route 1, Avalanche Gulch
His book is more than a guide book; it's well organized and loaded with comprehensive  information written for anyone planning to climb the mountain. You should hurry out and buy a  copy immediately. --Marvin Tolbert, Extreme skier, and fellow climberI've found Steve Lewis's book to be an excellent resource for preparing anyone to climb Mt.  Shasta. It contains much needed information that should prevent the type of incidents and  injuries that the Search and Rescue team deals with on the mountain. A better prepared climber  saves time, money, and unnecessary dangerous exposure to SAR team members. I highly  recommend reading the book! --Sgt. Dave Nicholson, Siskiyou Co. Sheriffs Dept.I've found Steve's book to be the best reference available for  preparing anyone to safely and successfully climb to the summit of  Mt. Shasta using the Avalanche Gulch Route. --Robin Kohn, Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Mt Shasta, CAIt is one thing to receive the many gifts the mountain can give, as my  friend Steve has.  An even greater thing is to share and teach that  knowledge to others. Keep up the good work. --Lou Whittaker, Expedition Leader & Rainier Mountain Guide Author, "Memoirs of A Mountain Guide"This is a great book for the Mt. Shasta adventure. Steve's love of  Mt. Shasta and his enthusiasm for climbing, makes the book easy  reading and a great resource. --Leif Voeltz, The Fifth Season Store, Mount Shasta, CAThis is unique for it is the most complete guide book I have seen  anywhere. The information presented includes climbing techniques,  weather, geography, flora, fauna, history safety, gear, and, of  course, the route itself. Climbing Mt. Shasta is not so much a guide  book as it is an introduction to mountaineering. I hope other guide  book writers will pick up on Steve's idea, and write books that are as  complete as this one. --Northern California Trail Magazine; Chico, CAWhat an exciting book Steve Lewis from Mt. Shasta has written! This  book was written specifically for those who are motivated to climb  Mt. Shasta for the first time. It contains detailed information for  novice climbers and for experienced mountaineers who dream of reaching  the Summit using the Avalanche Gulch route. But for those of us who  don't feel the desire to go to the top, this book is packed with loads  of information about the mountain's legends, lore, fact and  fiction. Steve's really done his homework. There are maps, charts and  exact guidelines for your trek to the top. The hazards of  mountaineering are thoroughly stressed.  Everything you may need to  reach the "Summit" is explained in detail. I enjoyed some of the  quotes used, such as, "Concentrate on your footing, not on your fear."  Also, "Only conquer on foot what you feel you can conquer in your  mind." Good advice for just walking on flat ground!!!! Climbing  Mt. Shasta is an absolute hit!! Well done, Steve, and congratulations  on going even farther than the "Summit." --Dyana Wings of Wings Bookstore; Mt, Shasta City, CA