Mount Shasta Information & Resources
A collection of useful resources on the Mount Shasta area for visiting climbers and backcountry skiers
Mount Shasta Weather & Conditions
Get up to date information on current conditions and weather forecasts before you climb or ski Shasta
Mount Shasta Avalanche Center - Get the most recent Shasta avalanche forecast and Mt Shasta climbing advisories
Mount Shasta Avalanche Forecast (Dec - April)
Mount Shasta Climbing Advisory
Mount Shasta Weather Forecasts:
Mount Shasta @ 12369 ft
Mount Shasta @ 11000 ft
Mount Shasta @ 8,000 ft
Town of Mount Shasta @ 3500 ft
Supplies in Mount Shasta
Need supplies for climbing and skiing on Mount Shasta? Here’s where we recommend you go:
The Fifth Season Outdoor Store
A full service climbing, skiing and bike store where you can find just about anything you may need for your clmbing or backcountry skiing adventiure. They are also the source in Mount Shasta for rentals of climbing, camping and backcountry skiing gear for boots
Mount Shasta Supermarket
Excellent local supermarket for food and drink supplies with some of the best deli sandwiches found anywhere
Lodging in Mount Shasta
There are many hotels and inns in the town of Mount Shasta, but here are a few that we would recommend to stay at before and after your climbing or skiing adventure on Shasta:
The Best Western Tree House
Large full service motel with restaurant, bar and indoor pool/spa
Shasta Inn
Cozy motel with restaurant & Bar
Mount Shasta Restaurants
The town of Mount Shasta has a great selection of dining establishments. Here’s a few of our favorites:
The Pipeline
Excellent pub fare and full service bar
Garden Tap
Wood-fired personal Pizzas and craft brews in a garden setting
Drizzle
Casual Cafe with good burgers and sandwiches
Baldovinis Wine Bar & Kitchen
Casual fine dining in a Bistro setting
Mount Shasta Climbing Regulations
There are many special regulations for climbing on Mount Shasta that you need to know
Mount Shasta Summit Passes
Summit Passes are required for anyone climbing above 10,000 ft on Mount Shasta. 3-day summit passes can be purchased for $25 at trailheads. There is also a $30 yearly pass that cannot be purchased at trailheads and must be purchased at the the ranger station in town or at the Fifth Season Outdoor Store.
Wilderness Permits on Mount Shasta
Wilderness permits are required in the Mount Shasta wildnerness for overnight use. However, there there are quotas and wilderness permits can be self issues at all trailheads
Packing out Human Waste on Mount Shasta
All solid human waste must be packed out from the mountain. Human waste pack out bags are provided at every trail head by the Forest Service
Other Mt Shasta Regulations to know:
Dogs are not allowed in the Mount Shasta Wilderness nor on Sierra Club Foundation property (Horse Camp)
Wood Fires are not permitted anywhere in the Mount Shasta Wilderness
