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Massive Avalanche Falls on Mount Shasta Creating 60-Foot Snow Walls
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center Mount Shasta witnessed a colossal natural event this President’s Day, as a massive D4 avalanche,…
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Ice Fishing at Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake
You typically won’t hear the words “ice fishing” and “Northern California” muttered in the same breath, but there’s a destination…
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The Lemurian Candidate: New Hollywood Film Set on the Slopes of Mount Shasta
Northern California has always been a popular filming location for some of Hollywood’s best films, but a new movie set…
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Mount Shasta Hit by Series of Powerful Avalanches
The backcountry slopes of Mount Shasta saw a series of big avalanches over the past few days after heavy storm…
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Win a $300 Gift Card to The Fifth Season in Mount Shasta
Another beautiful week in Northern California and another giveaway for subscribers to the Active NorCal Magazine! This time, we’re giving…
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We’re Giving Away an Adventure Getaway in Mount Shasta. Here’s How to Win.
Winter is here, and we have yet another giveaway for subscribers of Active NorCal Magazine! We’ve teamed with our friends…
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Mount Shasta’s Stunning Outdoor Ice Rink Opening to the Public this Week
As a Northern California resident, skating on a beautiful outdoor ice rink might seem foreign. When you add the stunning…
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WATCH: CHP Helicopter Rescues Hiker at 12,500 Feet on Mount Shasta
In a daring mountain rescue operation, California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter H-14 responded swiftly to the call for help on…
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Mount Shasta Campground Wins BIG in the 2023 Campspot Awards
Campspot has released its annual awards and it holds one Mount Shasta campground in very high regard. The Campspot Awards,…
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Mount Shasta is Currently Covered in a Beautiful Layer of Snow
The iconic Mount Shasta finds itself draped in a layer of snow during the first week of September, a beautiful…
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‘Mount Shasta is Closed’: Everitt Memorial Highway Inundated with Flash Flooding
While Hurricane Hillary is making waves for our neighbors to the south, it looks like remnants of the hurricane made…
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WATCH: Injured Hiker Rescued by CHP Air Team on Mount Shasta
CHP Northern Division Air Operations successfully conducted a daring rescue mission on Sunday, airlifting an injured hiker from Mount Shasta.…
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Celebrate Memorial Day at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta
Photo: Discover Siskiyou Each year, Memorial Day stands as a poignant reminder to all Americans of the sacrifices made by…
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Missing Climber Found After 12-hour ‘Mega-Rescue’ on Mount Shasta
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center After a 12-hour-long rescue operation that started late Friday night, a climber who went missing…
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Expect to See Smoke from Controlled Burns Near Mount Shasta
Photo: U.S. Forest Service The Shasta Trinity National Forest has announced that it plans to begin the McBride Vegetation Project…
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Documentary Explores the History of Skiing on Mount Shasta
The history of Mount Shasta if full of fascinating stories – from wild west shootouts to mountain-climbing horses and mysterious…
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5 Snowshoe Adventures Near Mount Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Discover Siskiyou It’s wintertime in NorCal, with fresh snow draping the beautiful…
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Is This Video Evidence of an Alien UFO Over Mount Shasta? You Be the Judge.
The mysteries of Mount Shasta have been heavily documented on this website. Our admitted obsession with the iconic mountain and…
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Mount Shasta Put on a Stunning Lenticular Cloud Show this Week
As another winter storm began rolling through Northern California, the typical alien clouds also began moving over Mount Shasta. It…
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Mount Shasta Named One of the ‘Best Secret Ski Towns in North America’ by National Geographic
There are some great ski towns in Northern California that get a ton of national press. Places like Truckee, South…
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Watch Professional Skiers Summit Mount Shasta and Ride Down to the Bottom
Over the years I’ve seen a lot of videos of people summiting Mount Shasta. This one’s the best. Cody Townsend…
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Skier-Triggered Avalanche Hits Mount Shasta’s Gray Butte
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center Another avalanche was ignited near the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this week, this time on…
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Mount Shasta is Looking Mighty Fine with a Fresh Coat of Snow
As the storm rolled into Northern California Wednesday night, the first mountain to see snowfall was Mount Shasta. After a…
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A Breathtaking Winter Expedition to Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake
Covered in a thick blanket of snow, Heart Lake virtually disappears in the winter. Familiar summer landmarks are transformed into…
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Sports
How to Go Ice Fishing on Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday in Northern California. In the wintertime in Mount Shasta, visitors to Castle Lake…
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BREAKING: Snowstorm Has Arrived in Mount Shasta and it’s Coming Down HARD
Remember, remember the first of November. Those will hopefully be our words in a few months when we see a…
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Hikes
Find Iconic Views Hiking Up Mount Shasta’s Black Butte
For frequenters of northbound Interstate 5 in Northern California, imposing Black Butte is nearly as iconic as its next-door-neighbor Mt.…
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Mount Shasta Looks Stunning with a Fresh Layer of New Snow
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center The early-season storm that soaked Northern California on Sunday also brought some much-needed snowfall to…
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Mount Shasta is Almost Entirely Devoid of Snow
Photo taken of Mt. Shasta on August 16 by the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center We’re in the dog days of…
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WATCH: Climbing Mount Shasta in 85-mph Winds
Climbing to the peak of Mount Shasta is no easy task. Add 85-mph winds to the equation and it’s very,…
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Visiting the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta
The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden is an exceptional 136-acre art installation and war memorial along Highway 97 on the Goosenest…
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The King of “Fastest Known Times” Collides with a Deer Going 41-MPH on a Bike in Mount Shasta
Jason Hardrath’s body is used to pain. After all, he did summit 100 peaks faster than anyone ever. He also…
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Multiple Avalanches Hit Mount Shasta After Heavy Snowfall
The heavy snowfall hitting Northern California mountains has been a wonderful sight to see after a mostly dry winter. But…
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Mount Shasta Experiences a ‘Second Winter’ with Heavy April Snowfall
The winter in Northern California was depressing, with little to no precipitation falling throughout the region from January to March.…
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Winter Solstice Lenticular Cloud Over Mount Shasta was Nothing Short of Spectacular
On December 21, winter officially arrived in Northern California with Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year. There…
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Ice Skate Under the Shadow of Mount Shasta at the Siskiyou Ice Rink
Whether it’s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…
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Spectacular Alien Sunrise Lenticular Cloud Appears Over Mount Shasta
This morning saw another beautiful lenticular cloud over Mount Shasta. This one, with the sunrise beaming under the cloud like…
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Popular Mount Shasta Lakes Added to the Castle Crags Wilderness
Photo by Y S The National Forest Service announced that it has acquired a popular hiking destination in the Mount Shasta…
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Satellite Video Shows Mount Shasta Poking its Head Over Wildfire Smoke
Driving through Mount Shasta right now is rather eery. The mountain that can be seen for nearly a hundred miles…
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Forest Service Issues Closures on Mount Shasta Due to Lava Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a list of closures on Mount Shasta due to the growing Lava Fire in…
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Lava Fire Balloons to an Astounding 13,330 Acres Near Mount Shasta, Structures Burned
The Lava Fire continues to burn at an astounding rate in Siskiyou County and erratic winds and dry fuels pushed…
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Erratic Winds Push Lava Fire to 1,446 Acres Near Mount Shasta
Erratic winds and dry fuel conditions pushed the Lava Fire near Mount Shasta to double in size overnight, growing from…
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Dry Conditions Push Lava Fire to 700 Acres Near Mount Shasta
The Lava Fire continues to grow north of Mount Shasta as winds pushed it to approximately 710 acres on Sunday…
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Wedding Proposal Caught on Camera on the Summit of Mount Shasta
It’s always fun to see a proposal in one of the iconic outdoor destinations in Northern California. We’ve seen plenty…
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Breathtaking ‘Spaceship’ Clouds Surround Mount Shasta for the Show of a Lifetime
Mount Shasta has been known to have a beautiful cloud show every now and again, but this week the mountain…
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Don’t Be Alarmed. This Photo of Mount Shasta Isn’t What it Looks Like.
The clouds of Mount Shasta are world-famous for their unique lenticular formations and intense beauty. In fact, these clouds have…
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Videos Show Intense Whiteout Conditions with 60+ MPH Winds Near Mount Shasta
With the intense winter storm arriving in Northern California, much of the forecast has targeted the Tahoe mountains and Eastern…
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Extraordinary Spaceship Lenticular Cloud Appears Over Mount Shasta
There are plenty of legends surrounding the mighty Mount Shasta, including the theory that aliens use it as an underground…
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Brand-New Trail Coming to Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake
Photo by Francois Olwage. Some of the best views in Northern California are offered at Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake, a high-elevation…
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Stunning Lenticular Cloud Dazzles Onlookers at Mount Shasta
As the winter storms began rolling through Northern California, the typical alien clouds also began moving over Mount Shasta. It…
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Three 18-Year-Old Hikers Rescued After Night Lost on Mount Shasta
The frozen slopes of Mt. Shasta. Photo by Sean Martin. Three “very lucky hikers” were rescued from Mount Shasta on Sunday…
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Mount Shasta Surprised Onlookers with a Beautiful Lenticular Cloud Show this Weekend
Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…
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5-Year-Old Twins Become the Youngest to Summit Mount Shasta
Every summer on Mount Shasta there is plenty of discussion about records summiting the 14,180-foot mountain. Outdoor athletes from around…
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Outdoor Destinations Closed in the Mount Shasta/McCloud Area Due to Wildfire Danger
Flickr/scot2342 With heavy winds and dry conditions, outdoor areas throughout Northern California are being closed to reduce the potential for…
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Mount Shasta Put on a Spectacular Lenticular Cloud Show Over the Weekend
Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…
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VIDEO: Professional Skateboarders Shred Under the Shadow of Mount Shasta
View this post on Instagram ðŸ—»â›ºï¸ MOUNT SHASTA ⛺ï¸ðŸ—» A post shared by THRASHER MAGAZINE (@thrashermag) on Jul 27, 2020…
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Accomplished Runner Summits and Descends Mount Shasta in Just 5 Hours
Max King is no stranger to pushing himself to the limits. He has won many running competitions in his life…
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Wildlife
VIDEO: Stunning Albino Deer Seen Near Mount Shasta
We’ve seen some recent sightings of an albino deer along the Trinity River just east of Redding, but the above…
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Mount Shasta Set to Reopen Above 10,000 Feet this Week
Photo by Richard Lee Following a three-week closure of Mount Shasta above 10,000 feet due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Forest Service…
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Forest Service Extends Closure on Mount Shasta Due to Coronavirus
Mount Shasta The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has extended its closure of all areas of Mount Shasta above 10,000 feet due…
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Forest Service Announces Mount Shasta Closure Due to Coronavirus
Photo: Forest Service The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has announced closures in the Mount Shasta Wilderness due to health and safety…
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This Alien Sunrise Lenticular Cloud Appearing Over Mount Shasta is Unbelievable
Another week goes by and another incredible lenticular cloud show appeared over Mount Shasta. It seems like these have been…
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Avalanche Reported on Mount Shasta that was ‘At Least a Hundred Yards’
With the brunt of the winter storm arriving on Mount Shasta, avalanche conditions have been high on the mountain. When…
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Intense Winds Expected to Reach 100 MPH on Mount Shasta this Week
Flickr/Owen Byrne As Northern California prepares for a batch of winter storms preparing to hit this week, falling snow and…
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Another Beautiful Lenticular Cloud Show Appeared Over Mount Shasta this Week
Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…
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Staying at the New Resort For Outdoor Adventurers in Mount Shasta
The newest hotel in Mount Shasta is designed exclusively for outdoor adventurers and it’s one of the most unique experiences…
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Mount Shasta Put on a Gorgeous Post-Christmas Lenticular Cloud Show
As the clouds parted over Northern California on Christmas Day, locals bogged down by rain and snow for the past…
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Spending a Beautiful Winter Day in Mount Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s winter in Northern California and one of our favorite ways to spend a…
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45-Miles of New Trails Coming to the Mount Shasta Area
The Shasta McCloud Management Unit of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, in partnership with the Mt. Shasta Trail Association (MTSA), has…
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Mount Shasta Put On a Breathtaking Lenticular Cloud Show this Weekend
Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…
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Hiking into an Ancient Lava Tube at Mount Shasta’s Pluto’s Cave
Just on the north side of Mount Shasta sits Pluto’s Cave, an ancient lava tube that zig-zags in and out…
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Mount Shasta Could Receive Another 19 Inches of Snow Over the Next Two Days
Flickr/Jonathan Mueller It was a sight we haven’t seen in a while when the clouds cleared over Mount Shasta to…
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Mount Shasta Receives its First Snowfall of the Season
The first significant storm of the season hit Northern California on Sunday evening, bringing with it some light snowfall in…
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Busy Day: Officials Rescue Two People in a Matter of Hours on Mount Shasta
It was a busy day for search and rescue officials on Mount Shasta on Thursday, with two separate incidents bringing…
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Eating
Combining Craft Beer with Delicious Food at Mount Shasta Brewing Co.
https://www.facebook.com/EatingNorCal/videos/617212568789006/ The Eating NorCal crew made our much anticipated visit to the Mount Shasta Brewing Co. and it didn’t disappoint!…
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Another Avalanche Reported on Mount Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch
Mount Shasta has seen numerous significant avalanches already this winter. There was the historic Valentine Avalanche in February and another…
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Another Avalanche Hits Mount Shasta Near Bunny Flat
For the second time in a little over a month, an avalanche has hit Mount Shasta. On Monday afternoon, the…
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Incredible Photos Emerge of “Historic” Avalanche on Mount Shasta
The guys at Shasta Mountain Guides hiked up to Avalanche Gulch on Mount Shasta last week to find an interesting scene. The…
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