Sunday, January 4, 2009

Mt. Shasta Tree Skiing Weekend

Lucy welcoming in the 2009 "New Year". Soon to be the next Mt. Shasta Shredder.
Tim and Sandy's beautiful daughter.

Me getting ready to ski down from Green Butte Ridge. Great tree skiing!

Another great Bunny Flat tail gate party.

Chris Marrone shredding turns Friday. The shutter wasn't cooperating. Great picture anyways!
Looks like up to 3 inches of freshies coming up and then who knows...
Pray for SNOW!!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Mt. Shasta Skiing Getting Better

As the days go by the skiing gets better and the snow a little bit firmer. Fluffy powder with no base makes for some rock skiing. Here are some pictures from today. Not to bad in the trees.
There are still a lot or rocks up there. One more good storm should do the trick.

There's nothing like fresh virgin tracks!

Bruce taking pictures of beautiful Mt. Eddy.

Mt. Eddy taken from right above Horse Camp at 8,000 ft.

Another awesome day on the mountain!
Happy Holidays Everyone!

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Mtn. Biking Mt. Shasta Lower Trails

This Thanksgiving was all about awesome Mountain Biking. This weekend Mike, John and I rode the single track on the mountain. It was great. There are lots of variations to choose from. We started from 9 mile down to the Tunnel Trail.
Taking advantage of the trails before the snow comes. Hopefully sooon!!!
One of the crossings and jumps on the trails. We walked it.

One of the local boys showing his stuff...

Here's Mike, the photographer of this trip. Great shots!

John tearing it up. Way to go!

Another great Mt. Shasta trip. Great warm-up for the SNOWY upcoming ski season!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Dumping on Mt. Shasta/First Ski for the Season

This picture was taken yesterday at the Old Ski Bowl parking lot. The County truck was waiting for the last of the skiers to come down . It's official. The gate is closed at Bunny Flat.
I'm sure there's way more snow now. It's Dumping!

Getting ready for the decent.

First ski tracks of the season. I skinned up from Bunny Flat up Avalanche Gulch to 9,000'. The visability wasn't too good but the skiing was! I was very cautious from treeline down. There are still rocks out there. With this new snow it will be covered soon.One of my favorite places on the mountain. The Gemini Tree.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Hike up to Horse Camp Rainy/Snowy Day

Bunny Flat Trailhead.
I first drove up to Bunny Flat and it was raining. I really wanted to see the snow so I continued up to the Old Ski Bowl and got my wish.
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Here I am at the Old Ski Bowl Parking Area.

I took a hike up to the Horse Camp (Sierra Club Cabin)

Here's one for you Ed~3 inches or so...

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Dumping!!!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

North Coast Trip

This weekend Jude and I took a trip to the north coast. We headed up to Oregon and cut across Highway 199. Stopped along the way and checked out the winerys. That was FUN!
Patrick's Point located at Redwood National and State Park along the Northern Coast.
Beautiful Fern Canyon.
Laying down in the Redwood Forest.Waking up on the wild coast.Jude making a new friend.Here I am.This is where the Klamath River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Beautiful Sunset.
Jude making a joke about the Elk. I finally got it!!!
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Another Great Trip!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Mt. Shasta's First Fall Frosting

Here it is the first frosting of Mt. Shasta this fall. My earliest ski date on the mountain was a couple years ago October 17th. Looks like clear weather for the next few days.
Check it out-New Website up and running. www.mountshastaguide.com