Recreation in and around Mt. Shasta
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiers will find excellent conditions in the higher elevations throughout Siskiyou County. Mt. Shasta draws many skiers because of the excellent access via Everitt Memorial Highway, which is plowed to Bunny Flat. Two of the most popular areas on Mt. Shasta are the Sand Flat trailhead and Bunny Flat.
The Mt Shasta Nordic Center was formed in early 2006 by members of the Mt Shasta area Nordic community who recognized that the Nordic skiing infrastructure Northern California could be preserved and enhanced by a community group passionate about cross-country skiing. The Nordic Center has 25 km of groomed trails.
Related Businesses
Mt. Shasta Nordic Ski Organization
Ski Park Highway, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-2142
Nordic ski and snowshoe trails open 7 days a week during the winter season.
Shasta Base Camp
316 Chestnut St., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-2359
The core of mountain culture and the beginning of every adventure. Shasta Base Camp... mountaineering, and backcountry supply shop in Mount Shasta, CA and online. Information available on backcountry locations and conditions on Mount Shasta and in Siskiyou County.
Sportsmen's Den
402 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-2295
Sporting goods, athletic shoes, clothing, hunting and fishing gear. Ski and snowboard rentals. Area's #1 snowboard shop carrying Burton, Rome, Lib Tech, GNU and more!
The Fifth Season
301 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-3606
For more than 20 years The Fifth Season has been headquarters for skiers, climbers and snowboarders exploring Mt. Shasta. The Fifth Season offers a complete selection of the finest mountaineering and ski gear as well as the most current rental and demo equipment for Mt. Shasta adventures.