Hi, I'm Todd, a ranger at Lassen Volcanic National Park, and today we're going to be heading
up Lassen Peak. Hopefully this video helps you prepare for your trip up the volcano. Cell phone
coverage is pretty spotty in the park, so I better send this text message now before I head out.
Great. Let's head out.
We're here in the Lassen Peak parking area. If you brought a pet, unforunately it's going to
have to stay here in the park- ing area, as the Park doesn't allow pets on trails.
Come here, boy!
Make sure you bring adequate footwear for your hike. The Park recommends good boots or shoes
with ankle support, which reminds me.
Traction devices are also a good idea because snow can stay on the trail well into the summer
months. And there are no bath- rooms along the trail, so you should use the ones in the
parking area before going up.
Please stay on trails when going up Lassen Peak. This right here was created by people who wanted
to take a shortcut. We're trying to preserve and protect the natural resources of Lassen
Volcanic National Park, and staying on trails keeps unneces- sary scars like this from
appearing on the mountain.
You'll notice that as we climb higher, there's less trees and the shade becomes sparse. The
park recommends wearing a hat and using sunscreen to protect your skin against the sun. It's
also a really good idea to take lots of breaks. That way you can eat snacks and drink lots of
water. And, of course, take in the views.
We're almost to the top. You can definitely tell that the air is a lot thinner up here. If you
start to feel signs of altitude sickness such as headache, nau- sea, pain behind the eyes,
fatigue, it's a good idea to descend immediately and seek help from a ranger. If you're
feeling okay, continue your trek up to the top!
We made it! At nearly 10,500 ft. Lassen Peak offers some truly unique views. It's a tough hike,
but I think you'll find it worth it. We here at Lassen Volcanic National Park hope that you
found this video useful. And we hope to see you in the Park soon. Thanks. Bye, now.