ocT., 1899.] ITINERARY. 13 
was the most trying day of all—sixteen miles of continual climbing, 
removing blocks of lava, and building trail. Our animals suffered 
ue? oe 
Fie. 4.—Shastina from north, showing great bank of snow which feeds Shastina streams. 
severely, and one of them gave out entirely. However, the mountain 
was completely encircled after four long days, and the desired informa- 
ooas Lah 
Fig. 5.—Alpine hemlocks, Squaw Creek Camp. 
tion was obtained. Inthe main we kept near timberline, climbing over 
the bare rock slopes above, or descending into the dark forest below, 
