Gallerypost | 2005.09.03

Mt Shasta California mountain I5 exit

The arrival.

Mt Shasta California mountain sunscreen

"Heh heh heh... if you freeze to death I'm so going to eat you."

Mt Shasta California mountain Ace Hardware farmers market

A few preparations: summit passes, gear, food. The mountain looks on.

Mt Shasta California mountain park

How better to acclimate to the thin Shastonian air than with some quality sporting?

Mt Shasta California mountain park kiteboard

Arthur unravels his kite. Not a kite kite, but a kiteboard kite. Way cooler.

Mt Shasta California mountain park kiteboard

There was enough wind for the kite, but not much else. The mountain beckons.

Mt Shasta California mountain park kiteboard deploy

Dave tries his hand at kiting. It didn't go so well for either of us.

Mt Shasta California mountain kiteboard tow

Wind is for suckers. We developed the Windless Carriage (patent pending).

Mt Shasta California mountain kiteboard tow

Arthur gives it a go...

Mt Shasta California mountain kiteboard kiteless

... and proceeds to exit the parking lot...

Mt Shasta California mountain kiteboard kiteless

... and starts rolling down the street into town. No one told him that Mt. Shasta was built on an incline.

Mt Shasta California mountain kiteboard hill street

He's all smiles before the realization of his inability to stop sets in.

Mt Shasta California mountain kiteboard tow

Long story short, Dave and I chase after him, let him smack into the back of the car and slow him gradually-ish. Then we tow him back to the park.

Mt Shasta California mountain Avalanche Gulch camp

Bunny Flat: the foot of Avalanche Gulch.




2005.07.15

Fort Point

Fort Point in black and white.
2005.09.04

Shasta day two

From the Mt. Shasta trailhead to the campsite at Lake Helen.


Related / internal

Some posts from this site with similar content.

Post
2005.09.04

Shasta day two

From the Mt. Shasta trailhead to the campsite at Lake Helen.
Post
2002.08.01

Shasta

An unsuccessful attempt to summit Mount Shasta.
Post
2005.09.05

Shasta day three

Summiting Mt. Shasta from a Lake Helen campsite, then the descent.

Related / external

Risky click advisory: these links are produced algorithmically from a crawl of the subsurface web (and some select mainstream web). I haven't personally looked at them or checked them for quality, decency, or sanity. None of these links are promoted, sponsored, or affiliated with this site. For more information, see this post.

Has a preview image link and yet 404 :/
catsandtrailsandgardentales.com

Which Mountain? - Cats and Trails and Garden Tales

No, not Rainier, though nearly as tall, at 14,162 feet. From any angle, it hasta be Shasta. -Susanne
Has a preview image link and yet 404 :/
whyevolutionistrue.com

Readers' wildlife photos - Why Evolution Is True

Dear readers, send in your wildlife photos, as we (aka "I") need them. Today we have an unusual series: the world from above, taken on a plane by David Jorling. David's comments are indented, and you can enlarge the photos by clicking on them. This series of photos were taken from a non stop flight...
Has a preview image link and yet 404 :/
vantucker.com

Northern-California Bike Touring Adventure - Hwy 89 - Dunsmuir/Mt Shasta, Mt Lassen - Van Tucker

Recently embarked on a cycling journey through the stunning landscapes of Northern California. My 3-day bike adventure tour took me through some of the most picturesque and diverse destinations, creating an experience filled with breathtaking views, challenging routes, and unforgettable memories.

Created 2025.07 from an index of 836,488 pages.