Huge gratitude to these businesses who have supported the Nordic Center this season. With the purchase of the new groomer, every bit of support is so helpful.
Thank you to Saturn Construction, Grey Peak Operations, Friesen Foundation, The Zimmanck Family, @thefifthseason77 The Fifth Season, Mt. Shasta Ski Park @mtshastaskipark, Berryvale Grocery Berryvale Grocery, Shasta Mountain Guides Shasta Mountain Guides , Chitwood Energy Management, Harkness Financial, Shasta Yoga @shastayoga , International Park Advisors, Dragon Graphics Dragon Graphics, Timberworks and Streamwise! We appreciate you so much!
Keep your fingers crossed - The Nordic Center could open next week!
Snow is falling on the Nordic Center throughout the weekend!
Our grooming crew was up at the Nordic Center Tuesday afternoon in preparation for bringing the groomers up. The new Pisten Bully will get its tracks in the snow for the first time and Ms. Kitty will be on hand for specific grooming tasks. Dang, are they pumped to take the new Bully for a spin!
It's exciting to see snow falling and we're heartened by the forecast. Keep your fingers crossed for more snow this week. If the Nordic Center gets 16-20 inches of snow in this storm cycle, the grooming team hopes to have some trails opened by the middle of next week. We'll stay in touch to let you know when we've got an opening date.
In the meantime, keep doing your snow dance!
2023-2024 Mt. Shasta Nordic Center Business Sponsors
Huge gratitude to these businesses who have supported the Nordic Center this season. With the purchase of the new groomer, every bit of support is so helpful.
Thank you to Saturn Construction, Grey Peak Operations, Friesen Foundation, The Fifth Season, Mt. Shasta Ski Park, Berryvale Grocery, Shasta Mountain Guides, Chitwood Energy Management, Harkness Financial, Shasta Yoga, International Park Advisors, Dragon Graphics, Timberworks, Quercus Consulting, AGT and Streamwise! We appreciate you so much!
Please give a word of thanks to these businesses for their contributions to our homegrown Nordic Center.
Our New Groomer Is Here!
Dang! That’s one pretty Bully! Wow!
Our grooming crew is excited and hoping for snow so they can drive this machine. The new Pisten Bully 100 groomer came earlier this month - with some assembly required. Sean and Dan put on the tracks, blade and tiller and now she’s ready to roll!
With more power and improved fuel efficiency, the Bully will deliver a better grooming experience while also cutting down diesel consumption and the number of hours to get the trails in great condition.
Pray for snow everyone!
Giving Tuesday - Schedule Your Gift Starting Today
North State Giving Tuesday is just two weeks away and you can help Mt. Shasta Nordic Center buy the new Pisten Bully 100 groomer!
Early giving starts at 6am on Tuesday, November 14th on North State Giving Tuesday. Follow the link to schedule your gift to Mt. Shasta Nordic Center. Be sure to join us for an in-person Giving Tuesday celebration on Tuesday, November 28th from 4-8pm at Deadwood Supply Co at 408 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. We'll be partying it up with the Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center and Mt. Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center to say a big, warm thank you to all of our supporters.
Come by for drinks, finger foods and good community fun.
Get your season pass now with Early Bird Pricing!
Head on over to the Nordic Center website to buy your season pass online and save. We appreciate your pre-season commitment. By purchasing a season pass you help support programs like our Nordic School Program, which last year brought 500 students to the Nordic Center to enjoy outdoor play and discovery in our winter wonderland.
Thank you to all of our season pass holders to who make these kinds of community enriching programs possible.
Big news!! The Nordic Center has a new double vault toilet!!
We've got a new crapper and we couldn't be happier! This is the first project element we're implementing under the California State Parks Regional Parks Program grant. Lot's more coming, particularly next summer when the new lodge comes in. For now, we're super satisfied with this accomplishment.
Huge thanks for the support from U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
'22-'23 SEASON WRAP UP & PHOTOS
Wow! What a winter we had this year. The consistent snowfall (with multiple storms that gave us 2+ feet overnight) and blizzard conditions gave us so many memories to look back on. The teamwork of the Nordic Center staff, with a special shoutout to the grooming team, as well as the positivity of our regulars and visitors alike secured the Winter of ‘22-’23 as one for the books!
Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite photos from this season. You can’t beat the stunning scenery of our dense forest covered in snow–plus a few fun shots of Nordic staff hard at work (but having fun through it all!).
We’ll see you next season!
Free Senior and Veteran Appreciation Days Are Here!
Calling all seniors and veterans! Come ski FREE on the following days. Just show your applicable ID card to receive a free day pass and rental package.
Veteran Appreciation Days
March 24th and April 2nd
Free Senior Days (65+)
March 26th and April 7th
Backcountry Film Festival x Mt. Shasta Nordic
The Backcountry Film Festival celebrates human-powered, backcountry-inspired stories rooted in wild snowscapes, stewardship and stoke. Join the Mt. Shasta Nordic Center crew and your winter outdoor community to catch the epic films and help raise money towards a new snowcat groomer.
Doors open at 5:00pm, Presentation by Forrest Coots at 6:00pm, Screening begins at 6:30pm
The 18th Annual Backcountry Film Festival, presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance, will be screening a collage of short documentaries and ski movies about the pursuit of objectives and ideals in the mountains, artistic vision, friendship, and how the snowsports community is adapting to a changing environment. The total runtime for our 2022-23 season is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Note: kids 12 and under are free!
Nancy Driscoll Foundation Donates $5,000
Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance is pleased to share that we have received a $5,000 donation from the Nancy Driscoll Foundation towards the Mt. Shasta Nordic Center's New Groomer Fund.
We are so thankful to the Nancy Driscoll Foundation for being gracious supporters of Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance's many programs over the years and can't wait to put this donation to good use.
In case you missed it, SORA is fundraising for a new snowcat groomer to ensure meticulous, consistent grooming at the Nordic Center for years to come. Consistent grooming is a crucial aspect to operating the Nordic Center for daily trail use by our community members, as well as for our important School Program.
Thank you again to the Nancy Driscoll Foundation!
'22-'23 Youth Programs
We're excited to offer two youth programs this season: beginner and advanced skate. These programs are for kids 17 and under.
Advanced Skate Program (Saturdays)
For kids who have already learned to skate and want to take their skills to the next level.
Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/18, 2/25
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Advance your skate skiing skills in a positive group setting
Sports are limited
$65 for all five sessions
Beginner Program (Sundays)
An opportunity to learn the fun of both Nordic skiing styles: classic and skate skiing.
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Learn the basics of classic and skate skiing in a positive setting
Spots are limited
$65 for all five sessions
Email director@mtshastanordic.org to learn more or reserve your child’s spot!
