In this article, David highlights some of the wildlife found around Mt. Shasta. Many animals and plant species call the land around Shasta home.
Blog Archive Month: October 2026
California Mountain Guides Blog Archive
Understanding the Forecast Was Never the Hard Part
First in an eight-part series on avalanche education, Caleb starts with the most misunderstood tool in the backcountry: the avalanche forecast. The number is the headline, but the problems and the bottom line are the story
Alpine Layering System: 4-on-Top, 3-on-Bottom
When I started mountaineering back in 1981, outfitting options were limited; thrift shops for Heavy wool sweaters, wool knickers, stiff cagoules or anoraks, and rudimentary foul-weather gear were the norm, and wool was mandatory. Today, outdoor fabric technology has...
Your Winter Is Being Decided Right Now
Caleb brings an honest look at the most overlooked month in avalanche safety: October. There’s no snow on the ground, but the weak layers that will matter in February are forming right now — in the snowpack, and in us.