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The many wilderness
areas of Siskiyou County offer countless adventures in
mountaineering, backpacking and back country travel. Summit climbs
on Mount Shasta are popular year round. In warmer seasons, trails
and high mountain areas open up in the Marble Mountains, the
Siskiyous, the Eddys, the Russian Wilderness and lots more. Local
fishing regulations vary, so be sure to check with the U. S. Forest
Service, our excellent local sporting
goods stores, or
mountaineering guides.
Recently, the Glisse Fest, an annual mountaineering event on Mount
Shasta, was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Click to read the
article!
Our favorite Mountain Shops. . .
The Fifth Season ,
300 N Mt Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-3606
Sales and rental of mountaineering and skiing equipment in Mt.
Shasta.
House of Ski and Board
316 Chestnut, Mt. Shasta, CA. 96067. 530-926-2359
Sales and rental of mountaineering and skiing equipment in Mt.
Shasta.
Shasta Mountain Guides,
1938 Hill Road, Mount Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-3117
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Climbing Mount
Shasta
There
is no trail to the summit of Mount Shasta, although during the prime
climbing season of May to September, the paths of earlier climbers
may be detected along the popular Avalanche Gulch route. If you are
inspired to climb Mount Shasta, but have little or no climbing
experience, it is recommended that you hire a professional guide.
Crampons, skill with an ice axe, and knowledge of mountaineering
safety are necessary to make the journey to the summit.
- The Shasta Trinity National Forest is a good source of
information about climbing Mt. Shasta. Visit their excellent page
So You Want To Climb Mount Shasta,
which is available in PDF format for you to download and print.
Climbers can also get regularly update route conditions from the
rangers at their
climbing advisory website.
Wilderness permits (required) and human waste packout bags, as
well as expert information, are available at the Mount Shasta
Ranger Station, 204 West Alma, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-4511
- The
Mountaineering Page
at the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce web site answers many of
your common questions.
- Find more information at the
Mt. Shasta Climber's Guide
- from Climbing Mt. Shasta author Steve Lewis
- Read some of the
History of Climbing on
Mount Shasta
at the College of the Siskiyous, Mount Shasta Project pages.
-
American Alpine Club
- a non-profit organization that has represented mountaineers and
rock climbers for almost a century.
Back Country
Peaks and Rock Climbing
The remote
mountains of Siskiyou County offer countless opportunities for back
country adventures. Pristine alpine and glacial lakes with granite
backdrops make peaceful, quiet camping places, while breathtaking
panoramic views are your reward at the top of any ridge. World-class
rock climbing is available at
Castle Crags State Park
and at other bouldering and climbing locations throughout the county.
Please educate yourself before venturing into the wilderness.
Remember...back country travelers may encounter a variety of
dangerous conditions. It is your responsibility to inform yourself
about these inherent risks and take precautions.
Information on the
Castle Crags Wilderness
Area is
found in in PDF format for you to download and print at the Shasta
Trinity National Forest web site.
Black Butte, the 6325' volcanic peak just south of Weed, provides an
excellent climb during spring, summer and autumn. A well-maintained
trail leads up to the site of an old fire lookout station at the
top. Information on the
The Black Butte Trail
is found in in PDF format for you to download and print at the
Shasta Trinity National Forest web site.
The Pacific Crest Trail provides access to many backcountry areas as
it winds through Siskiyou County. Check the
Pacific Crest Trail
Association
web site ...and the
current trail conditions
on the Pacific Crest Trail (scroll to the bottom of this page for
Siskiyou County PCT sections). Mount Eddy (9,038') is a wonderful
climb from the PCT or up the
Sisson-Callahan Trail.
Can you name the largest volcano in Siskiyou County? Nope...not Mount
Shasta, but the incredible mass of the Medicine Lake Highlands, the
largest identified volcano in California. Find information on the
Medicine Lake Highlands,
including a tour map and peaks in the area, in PDF format for you to
download and print at the Shasta Trinity National Forest web site.
Be very aware of sharp volcanic stone and obsidian if you hike and
climb in this region.
Mountaineering and Back Country Guides
The following list
includes Mountaineering Outfitters, Guides and Pack trip Outfitters
offering services in Siskiyou County, and Sporting Goods Stores
supplying the needs of visiting climbers.
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Shasta Mountain Guides,
1938 Hill Road, Mount Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-3117
Guided climbs on Mount Shasta, mountaineering instruction,
backcountry ski and boarding, rock climbing guided trips and
instruction, women's trips.
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Sierra
Wilderness Seminars,
210-A East Castle St. / P.O. Box 988, Mt. Shasta, CA. 96067.
888-797-6867
Mount Shasta climbs and courses, back country instruction, women's
adventures, rock and ice courses.
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Alpine Skills
International,
P.O. Box 8, Norden, CA 95724. 530-426-9108
Located at Donner Pass in the Sierras, this company also provides
guided trips on Mount Shasta.
Sporting Goods Stores
,
300 N Mt Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-3606
Sales and rental of mountaineering and skiing equipment in Mt.
Shasta.
House of Ski and Board
316 Chestnut, Mt. Shasta, CA. 96067. 530-926-2359
Sales and rental of mountaineering and skiing equipment in Mt.
Shasta.
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