u/Bandit390

I'll be passing Shasta mid-July, but I'm trying to figure out if I need certain gear before I go out. I've climbed 20+ 14ers in CO, Helens, etc, with Longs Peak being the only class 3. I usually rock microspikes and poles, and have no experience with an ice axe or crampons. Do I need to get an axe and crampons before I show up, or will I be good hiking the Clear Creek route with just spikes and poles? Maybe even avalanche gulch with spikes and poles?

We are looking for an inflatable tandem kayak for parents/two 7-year-olds to use(two people max will be in the kayak). We mainly run class I/II rivers.

Thinking about the Tributary Strike II or STAR Raven II, but I know there are some others. The AIRE Lynx II might be too much for us, and we're not sure if it's worth the upgrade.

We are looking for an inflatable tandem kayak for parents/two 7-year-olds to use. I'm thinking something that doesn't have really high or wide sidewalls that would create an issue with a smaller person trying to paddle. We mainly run class I/II rivers.

Thinking about the Tributary Strike II or STAR Raven II, but I know there are some others. The AIRE Lynx II might be too much for us, and we're not sure if it's worth the upgrade.

I'm a male teacher in Bossier and looking to rent a room somewhere in the Shreveport/Bossier area. I'm also open to getting a two-bedroom apartment with someone else if that location is in North Bossier.

FYI - I've tried several roommate sites, FB, etc, but haven't had any luck as of right now.