The Aura of Shasta

Jeremy Jones and Nick Rusell boot up to a Shasta portal. Photo: Brennan Lagasse

The first time I laid eyes on Mt. Shasta I almost swerved right off interstate I-5 and crashed. I had heard about the mountain, but had no idea of its history, mythical status, or that it was really that big. In the moment, my instincts quickly brought me back to the reality that I was driving on… Continue reading The Aura of Shasta

Early Season Skiing on Mt. Shasta | SF Gate

Happy to share some early season Mt. Shasta stoke with the San Francisco Chronicle: California has been loving all the recent rain storms, and at select locales early season snow has collected enough for some skiers and riders to have claimed their first powder days of the season. It’s only November, but in the far… Continue reading Early Season Skiing on Mt. Shasta | SF Gate

Sierra Spring Skiing Keeps Delivering with Earn Your Turns

Happy to share my State of the Backcountry Sierra Nevada based report with the fine folks over at Earn Your Turns. It’s the heart of spring across the American West and the mountains are going off! In Tahoe, just about every activity outdoor enthusiasts pursue are accessible these days. Paddleboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, kite… Continue reading Sierra Spring Skiing Keeps Delivering with Earn Your Turns