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Mt. Shasta has a story to tell.This week on LORE, episode 313 takes a deep dive into the history, legends, and darker st...
09/03/2026

Mt. Shasta has a story to tell.

This week on LORE, episode 313 takes a deep dive into the history, legends, and darker stories surrounding our very own Mt. Shasta.

It’s a fascinating look at the mountain we spend so much time on, and a reminder that there’s a lot more to Shasta than what you see from the trailhead.

Give it a listen: Lore, Episode 313: Mt. Shasta

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore/id978052928?i=1000772985304

The days are getting shorter, and summer is slowly giving way to longer shadows, colder mornings, and the first hints of...
09/02/2026

The days are getting shorter, and summer is slowly giving way to longer shadows, colder mornings, and the first hints of winter.

Looking back on an amazing season, our eyes are starting to turn toward what’s next.

Where will this winter take you?

California Mountain Guides Blog: When preparing for a climb or ski on Mount Shasta (14,179 ft) or Mount Whitney (14,505 ...
09/01/2026

California Mountain Guides Blog: When preparing for a climb or ski on Mount Shasta (14,179 ft) or Mount Whitney (14,505 ft), or just hiking into the mountains, checking the standard weather app on your phone won’t cut it... https://f.mtr.cool/3yfrtrotgs

Spend New Year’s in Mexico.Running Dec 27th - Jan 5th - out most popular international trip we offer.Yes, the climbing i...
08/28/2026

Spend New Year’s in Mexico.

Running Dec 27th - Jan 5th - out most popular international trip we offer.

Yes, the climbing is incredible, but it’s only part of the experience.

EXPERIENCE the CULTURE, eat some AMAZING FOOD, climb BEATUTIFUL MOUNTAINS, and spend time in places that offer so much more to do before and after the expedition.
This trip is a great introduction to higher-altitude mountaineering, but is also an easy international trip to make from the United States.

Our American guides lead the expedition, and we work with local communities along the way. We believe travel should be about more than simply showing up, climbing a mountain, and leaving. We want our trips to benefit the people and places that make these experiences possible.

We have 3 spaces remaining on this trip!
Come climb, explore, and spend a little time getting to know the places beyond the mountains.

California Mountain Guides Blog: It’s 20°F on the upper slopes of Mount Shasta. The wind is howling across the ridge, bi...
08/25/2026

California Mountain Guides Blog: It’s 20°F on the upper slopes of Mount Shasta. The wind is howling across the ridge, biting through your outer layers, and you pull out your phone to double-check your line. The display s... https://f.mtr.cool/nysimxcv5f

Imagine watching the sunrise from over 17,000 feet, with a shadow of a volcano stretching across the landscape below.Our...
08/22/2026

Imagine watching the sunrise from over 17,000 feet, with a shadow of a volcano stretching across the landscape below.

Our Mexico Volcano Expeditions aren't just about summits. They're about sharing an experience with a great people, and exploring one of the premier climbing destinations in North America.

Working toward larger expeditions? Looking for an unforgettable climbing adventure?
Mexico delivers an experience that can't be matched.

Join us this season and see why.

The season isn’t over yet.There are still mornings like this waiting for you. Winter will come soon enough. Until then, ...
08/20/2026

The season isn’t over yet.

There are still mornings like this waiting for you.
Winter will come soon enough. Until then, get outside. Climb something. Learn something. Go somewhere that challenges you.

Don’t wait for the perfect day. Make the most of the days left this summer.

📸 - Guides Stoddard & Arizti

California Mountain Guides Blog: When I am guiding in the mountains, I think of eyewear as essential piece of safety equ...
08/18/2026

California Mountain Guides Blog: When I am guiding in the mountains, I think of eyewear as essential piece of safety equipment that is non-negotiable! Once we are above tree line, bright snow, wind, and intense UV exposu... https://f.mtr.cool/azyljyknhm

Big mountains. High altitude. Incredible culture!Join us in Mexico this seasonEnjoy comfortable lodging, outstanding foo...
08/15/2026

Big mountains. High altitude. Incredible culture!
Join us in Mexico this season
Enjoy comfortable lodging, outstanding food, and an immersive cultural experience.

Come discover why our Mexico expedition is recognized by Sunset Magazine's travel awards.

There’s something special about looking up at Mt Shasta from Clear Creek Springs.August is here, summer is moving along,...
08/13/2026

There’s something special about looking up at Mt Shasta from Clear Creek Springs.

August is here, summer is moving along, and we’ve got a lot to be thankful for this season. Great days with good snow when we could find it, new friends, old friends, and plenty of stories we’ll be telling for a while.

And somehow, we’re already starting to think about winter.

October will be here before you know it, and our first international expeditions of the season will be launching. Then comes avalanche courses in Bear Valley and Mt Shasta. We might even have something new up our sleeves this winter...

For now, though, we’re going to enjoy what’s left of this season.

Thanks for being part of it. We’ll see you in the mountains.

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