backcountry trails
The Mt. Shasta region has an abundance of un-groomed, backcountry winter terrain suitable for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. Some of these areas are Sand Flat, Bunny Flat, and Castle Lake. At this time, the large majority of these trails are undocumented and unmarked. The intent of Mt. Shasta Nordic is to mark and maintain backcountry winter ski trails that are currently used, but unsupported; identify, develop, and maintain new backcountry winter trails; and document and publicize the backcountry trails with trail maps and interpretive natural history brochures, to be distributed free of charge via the Forest Service office, local ski shops, and the internet. Interested in something steeper? The Mt. Shasta area nurtures a delightful selection of backcountry ski terrain, suitable for anything from the tranquil tour to the harrowing plunge. While Nordic is an umbrella wide enough to cover the latter (and many of us partake), as an organization we currently focus on groomed trails and backcountry touring opportunities. We recommend you visit our neighbors for information regarding the steep, deep, and untracked:
