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Mumbo Basin – Overlooked On The West Side
The Mumbo Lakes lie at the head of Mumbo Basin. Most of the lakes in the Trinity Divide are found on the range’s east side. Excluding the rarely visited southern third of the range, there are only...
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Gumboot And Parks Creek Passes Open
Mount Shasta makes a dramatic sight from near Gumboot Saddle. This is probably old news to some but I figured I ought to make sure that the news is out there. I confirmed today that both Parks Creek...
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A Mount Shasta Reader
Spring flowers highlight a fantastic view of Mount Shasta. The Mount Shasta area is vast and varied. It is a delight to all those who love the natural world and yearn to enjoy it. However, exploring...
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Northern California Review: Lakes Basin Area
The magnificent Sierra Buttes rise above the Sardine Lakes. This is the second post in the Northern California Review, a new series I am kicking off that highlights other natural areas around our...
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PCT Spotlight – Porcupine And Toad Lakes
Porcupine Lake It seemed natural for the third installment of the PCT Spotlight to feature a trail that began at the Gumboot Trailhead. There are two great options here. First is the trip south to the...
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PCT Spotlight – Deadfall Basin
An unnamed lake below Mount Eddy in Deadfall Basin. For the fourth installment of the PCT Spotlight, it is imperative to feature the hike to Deadfall Basin. This section of trail ranks in the upper...
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PCT Spotlight – Cement Bluff
The Cement Bluff is a fascinating presence above Bluff Lake. The final PCT Spotlight focuses on a beautiful section of trail that travels from Parks Creek Pass to the Cement Bluff. This part of the...
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Pacific Crest Trail / Mount Shasta Trail Town Kick Off Today!
Today is the kick off festival for the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s Trail Town program and it is taking place here in Mount Shasta. We are fortunate to have been the very first community along...
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A Quick Look At Conditions At The Lake Siskiyou Inlet
Thursday’s storm clouds clear as the sun sets on Mount Shasta. It seemed for a time that summer had kicked off in the latter half of April and flower right into May. Despite that, the last couple of...
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Distancing Pt. VI: May In Mount Shasta / The End
A spectacular May morning on Mount Shasta. It’s hard to believe I haven’t posted anything in May. The month has been incredibly busy, both with work and play. With one blip of rainy/snowy weather, the...
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