Danger Rating for March 21, 2010 – Moderate – Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Most avalanche accidents occur during Moderate or Considerable avalanche danger.
Trend over next 4 days: The avalanche danger will fluctuate near its’ current level. Fluctuating winds and temperatures along with only a chance of light precipitation will keep snow stability near today’s level. Wind loaded areas will include southerly aspects on the upper mountain with strong NNW winds on Monday.
Enjoy the Rain Jam on March 26th at the Mount Shasta Ski Park – if you want more leisurely skiing the Mount Shasta Nortic Center’s 30km network of trails winding through deep forest, and open meadows are available nearby for those looking for a picturesque and peaceful nordic experience!!
Find out why Mt. Shasta is one of the best peaks for backcountry skiing and riding in the country! The west and east sides of the mountain offer an extensive variety of terrain including decents of Shastina, Shasta’s sister peak. Four day in the Shasta backcountry includes instruction in snow camping as well as backcountry skiing and riding techniques, a ski desent from the summit is possible! All intermediate to advanced snowboarders, telemark, and Randonnee skier welcome.
If you are a resort skier looking beyond the boundaries to find the fresh snow, this is the place to start. The day will be a discussion and practice of the skills necessary for you to experience the joy of backcountry skiing and boarding. Randonne, telemark, or splitboard gear; skinning, powder seeking, avalanche awareness, etc will all be discussed as we travel through the snow covered Mount Shasta Backcountry.
Looking for more adventure during your visit to Mt. Shasta? There are many other activities to partake in during your stay and visit to Mt. Shasta Ski Park in the nearby area!
This year the Mt. Shasta Ski Park has built incredible Terrain Park unique features including the Monster Tire, Mini Battleship, Wave Box, the Wallaphant, The Battleship and the Dragon. Come check out their ever growing and super impressive Terrain Park.
Event coming up:
BIG-AIR COMPETITION – Saturday, February 20, 2010
NIGHT RAIL JAM – Friday, March 26th, 2010
Mt. Shasta Nordic Center – a 30K network of trails winding through deep forest, and open meadows are available nearby for those looking for a picturesque and peaceful Nordic experience!
Mt. Shasta Snowmen (& Women) Hill Group – Not only can the young adults and youth go and carve the slopes, but so can the senior community. The Snowman Hill Group is a senior citizen activity group dedicated to the promotion of extended skiing, ski safety, and the well being of all skiers. Open to Men and Women of age 55 plus!
After last week’s record-setting snowfall, the Mount Shasta Ski Park is operating everything – and the snow is fabulous.
With 12 feet of snow on the mountain, clear skis, and everything operating, it’s a perfect time for skiers to pack their gear and head to Mount Shasta for some seriously perfect ski conditions.
Backcountry skiers are advised that while conditions are generally good, there is still avalanche danger, and a visit to the Avalanche Center’s Web site is probably in order before heading up the mountain.
That said, there are tons of new (and fast) snow waiting for those willing to earn their turns on Mount Shasta.
The town and the ski park – after suffering some power outages last week – are operating again, and ready to make your stay in Siskiyou County a wonderful experience.
The Nordic Center – located just down the road from the Mount Shasta Ski Park – offers families and aerobic athletes another winter option – it’s the perfect place to go for a winter picnic and a quick (and aerobically healthy) ski tour among the pines.
Simply put, it’s another beautiful place in Siskiyou County to visit.
Area skiers are skiing comfortably now, and waiting for more snow to fall.
Siskiyou County’s skiers wait for the first snow of the season the same way children wait for Christmas.
Several inches of snow fell in Mount Shasta on Friday, and rumor has it a few hardy souls made their way up the mountain and carved a few turns.
First real snow of the year.
It’s far too early to declare ski season open (this snow could easily melt off, and early storms are often not followed by any more snowstorms for a month or more), but the backcountry skiers are happy, and it’s an encouraging sign.
Though the first real snowstorm of the winter is yet to hit Mount Shasta, backcountry skiers are already getting antsy – waiting for the snow to fall, the mountain to turn white, and the epic days to begin.
For those who can’t wait for a fix, we present a YouTube video filmed in 2007. Nice footage, great soundtrack, and plenty of the precious white stuff:
Family Fun, Recreation, skiing | Visit Siskiyou March 22, 2010 | 
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