Climbing Mount Shasta is an incredible adventure, but it is also very physically demanding. Having the right snacks/lunch food can make or break your energy levels. The right foods will help keep you fueled, focused, and ready to push through long...
It’s a question that comes up often for Mount Shasta - “Do I really need a guide, or can I manage it on my own?” The answer depends on your background, your goals, and how comfortable you are making decisions at altitude, and when the environmental variables or...
Spring’s arrival on the West Coast this year has caught everyone off guard. With temperatures nearly 20 degrees above average, skiers are left wondering if winter slipped away before it truly began. But on Mount Shasta, the story is different: the early warmth has...
Having just completed a quick ski tour up to 10k in Avalanche Gulch on Mt Shasta, I thought it timely to address the issue of finding the right backcountry ski boot (the spring-like conditions were phenomenal by the way!!). Choosing the right backcountry ski boot is...
Caleb here - I wrote this piece over the last year, and submitted it to the American Avalanche Association’s publication, The Avalanche Review. It was published in the most recent TAR released in early February. It goes out to members throughout the year, and I...
