Justin Holman summiting Mt. Shasta at 8:00 a.m. on May 14, 2022 with wind speeds of 75 mph+.

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Justin Holman summiting Mt. Shasta at 8:00 a.m. on May 14, 2022 with wind speeds of 75 mph+.

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John climbing in front of Shasta's sunrise shadow

Looking towards Casaval Ridge

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May 19, 2022

“Justin Holman summiting Mt. Shasta at 8:00 a.m. on May 14, 2022 with wind speeds of 75 mph+.”

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Justin Holman summiting Mt. Shasta at 8:00 a.m. on May 14, 2022 with wind speeds of 75 mph+.

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