Northern California is home to some of the best backcountry snow in the west and Mt Shasta is right in the middle of it. Whether your snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling, Mt Shasta city is your hub for getting out there. Mt Shasta (14,167 ft) itself offers plenty of activity for the snow enthusiast, from mountaineering to sledding, it’s all accessible within a 15 mile drive of a hot cup of coffee. Mt Eddy and the Castle Crags Wilderness to the west also get plenty of snow for playing in.

THINGS TO DO: Mountaineering, Randonee Skiing, Telemark Skiing, Splitboard Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling

THINGS TO BRING; Skis, boards, poles, skins, etc;, Warm layered synthetic clothing, Dry clothes to change into, Sunscreen, Goggles/Sunglasses, Food/water, Cameras, just to name a few.

SAFETY: Where there’s snow and mountains there are also avalanches. Be sure to know the hazards before you travel and stay within your personal limits. For information on avalanche safety and forecasts check out the Mt Shasta Avalanche Center http://www.shastaavalanche.org/

RESOURCES:
Mt Shasta Avalanche Center: www.shastaavalanche.org/ (530) 926-4511
The Fifth Season: www.thefifthseason.com 530-926-3606
Shasta Mountain Guides www.shastaguides.com 530-926-3117
Also Check out the “Mt Shasta Book ” by Andy Selters and Michael Zanger