Mount Shasta, CA – On Saturday, March 28, 2026, a climber was injured by falling rock or ice high on Mount Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch route above Helen Lake.
The incident occurred during a day climb when one member of a two-person team was struck by debris. Despite having limited extra gear, the uninjured climber quickly moved their partner to a safer location at Helen Lake, used available resources to keep them warm, and immediately called 911. These rapid actions helped stabilize the injured climber until rescuers arrived.
