Do you believe it could be your last lifetime as a human?
Do you believe you are energy?
According to local indigenous tribes, namely the Klamath people, Mount Shasta is inhabited by the spirit chief Skell, who descended from heaven to the mountain’s summit. Skell fought with Spirit of the Below-World, Llao, who resided at Mount Mazama by throwing hot rocks and lava, probably representing the volcanic eruptions at both mountains. Writer Joaquin Miller recorded various related legends in the 1870s.
Mount Shasta has also been a focus for non-Native American legends, centered on a hidden city (called Telos) of advanced beings from the lost continent of Lemuria.
The legend grew from a mention of Lemuria in the 1880s. In 1899, Frederick Spencer Oliver published A Dweller on Two Planets, which claimed that survivors from a sunken continent called Lemuria were living in or on Mount Shasta. Oliver’s Lemurians lived in a complex of tunnels beneath the mountain and occasionally were seen walking the surface dressed in white robes.
In 1931, Harvey Spencer Lewis, using the pseudonym Wisar Spenle Cerve, wrote a book (published by the Rosicrucians) about the hidden Lemurians of Mount Shasta.
Mt Shasta is home to numerous organizations including “I AM” Activity, The Summit Lighthouse, Church Universal and Triumphant, and Kryon.
Is Mt Shasta an Active Volcano?
Mount Shasta is a potentially active volcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California. At an elevation of 14,179 feet it is considered the root chakra of the world.
MT SHASTA & EARTH’S SURFACE CHAKRA PORTALS
By Daniel Divine
Mount Shasta, located in Northern California, USA is a destination for Mystics, Gurus, Sages and curious Awakening Souls from all over the world. Unexplained stories are endless. This enormous Mountain is endeared by all who come to visit or live near Her.
This dormant volcano is not part of any mountain range. She’s uniquely Her own Mountain in many ways. With a summit of 14,125 feet above sea level, Shasta is the 2nd highest peak in the Cascade Mountain range. Her slopes rise abruptly nearly 10,000 feet above the surrounding landscape.
Those who Live in Mount Shasta the small town located on the base of the mountain, will tell you stories of encounters with Lemurians from the hidden city of Telos beneath It, Saint Germain, and of ET landings. but by far they sense a certain special Feeling that comes with being in the Presence of Mount Shasta’s Vital Energy or Vortex.
Our ancient Ancestors knew a Vortex as a Gathering Place of the Earth’s Energy was Sacred. This special Mountain has such a Vortex. The ancient Vedic Culture, Ancestors of all humanity before the fall of Man, considered these Vortexes as Portals to a higher dimension of Consciousness.
If someone was near a Vortex, It activated and energized their etheric or energetic bodies making it possible for some to become aware of what mystics have discovered, that our Life is Multi-dimensional and Transdimensional. Mount Shasta as well as Sedona, Arizona, USA are Vortexes the average person is able to sense.
Our bodies mirror the Earth, in fact the entire Universe. The Earth experiences these Energy Centers as different levels of consciousness, and so do our own bodies.
10 Reasons to Visit Mt. Shasta
Glistening Mount Shasta and it’s eponymous base camp of a town are just about as far away from a major West Coast city as you can get while still remaining on the I-5 corridor. That’s precisely part of what makes the Mount Shasta area so special; it’s far removed, yet it’s accessible. Given its location approximately halfway between San Francisco and Portland, most of Shasta’s visitors encounter the area as a quick pit stop or as a nice scene out the window during a northbound or southbound I-5 road trip. Well, we’re here to tell you that Mount Shasta should be a destination in it’s own right.
Situated less than 50 miles south of the Oregon border and dominating much of the far northern California skyline, 14,179-foot Mount Shasta is the second tallest volcanic peak in the Cascade Range and a stunning stand-alone peak to behold. The mountain encompasses a massive volume with a circumference of slopes that draw in an eclectic mix of climbers, skiers, artists and those with more spiritual inclinations. Reverberating outward from the mountain in all directions is a sea of volcanic buttes, sub-ranges, lakes and rivers that provide a diverse backdrop of outdoor venues and experiences, a backdrop nearly as grand as the mountain itself.
Suffice it to say Mount Shasta has a lot to offer. Here are 10 reasons we love visiting the Mount Shasta area, reasons we think you’ll fall in love with it, too:
- Yellow Butte: Providing one of the best views of Mount Shasta’s northern slopes, this 3-mile hike is seldom visited yet offers postcard worthy views and spectacular spring wildflowers.
- Black Butte: Adjacent to the town of Mount Shasta, Black Butte is a shapely volcanic plug dome lying to the west of the mountain and rising over 2,000 feet from base to summit. Hikers can climb switchbacks leading up the butte’s lava-scree laden slopes to incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Eddy and surroundings.
- McCloud River Three Falls: The spring-fed McCloud River and it’s three falls offer one of the most picturesque stretches of riverbank strolling anywhere. The river is accessible year round, but during the summer months Lower, Middle and Upper Falls each offer their own version of a unique swimming hole experience.
- Deadfall Lakes + Mount Eddy: Hike or backpack to Deadfall Lakes and on up to the tallest peak in the contiguous U.S. west of Interstate 5. At 9,026 feet, Mount Eddy is the high point on the Trinity Divide, affording one of the best views of the Trinity Alps and Mount Shasta. Views stretch from Lassen Peak to the southern Oregon Cascades.
- Heart Lake: This short hike above Castle Lake near Castle Crags gives much more than what it requires to get there: idyllic swimming and views over Castle Lake and Mount Shasta and stunning wildflowers in late spring and summer.
- Castle Crags Dome Hike: Rising above the Upper Sacramento River Valley is a seemingly out of place grouping of granite domes and spires one would expect to find at Yosemite known as Castle Crags. Hiking 2,000 feet above the river on the Crags Trail affords access to Castle Dome, which can be summited via a short scramble. More Shasta views await! Castle Crags is also an option for wintertime exploration.
- Burstarse Falls Hike: Tucked away behind Castle Crags along the Trinity Divide is a picturesque waterfall that is accessible year round known as Burstarse Falls. This 5-mile round-trip hike follows the Pacific Crest Trail to Lower Burstarse Falls. Take a short and cautious scramble on the east side of the creek to reach main Burstarse Falls.
- McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park: Slightly off the beaten path from Mount Shasta, McArthur-Burney Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls to flow throughout California. Fed from an underground spring, the 129-foot falls so impressed President Theodore Roosevelt that he declared McArthur-Burney Falls the eighth wonder of the world. This is one waterfall not to be missed.
- Mount Shasta Climb, Avalanche Gulch: Ever desired to stand on top of a 14,000-foot peak? Mount Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch route may offer the best non-technical bang for your buck. Starting at Bunny Flat on the mountain’s southern slopes, the route ascends a broad gully leading to Mount Shasta’s summit. Note this is still a physically demanding route requiring ice axes and crampons and gets crowded during peak climbing season (guides available).
- Mount Shasta, Hotlum-Wintun Ridge: Looking to escape the crowds? A more demanding spring route, but one that offers one of the best ski descents on the mountain, is found on Shasta’s north side. Upon summiting, ski 4,000 feet of sustained steeps down the Wintun Glacier for a combined 7,000-foot descent back to the car. Note that this is a remote side of the mountain where help is less available than in Avalanche Gulch.
The 7 Best Things to Do in Mount Shasta for a Weekend Trip
Mt Shasta is in Siskiyou County and to get around. If you want or need to rent a car, I recommend renting from Fox Rent-A-Car, Sixt, or Alamo. They all offer budget rentals and run regular deals and specials. If you’re not sure (or not loyal to any particular car rental company), consider using a tool like Momondo or TripAdvisor to compare a bunch of options (yes, TripAdvisor does rental cars!).
1. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum
2. Soul Connections Bookstore
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3. Skiing or Hiking on Mount Shasta
4. Spelunking & Caving in Siskiyou County
5. Mineral Springs in Siskiyou County
6. Seeking the Spiritual on Mount Shasta’s Slopes
7. Lenticular Cloud-Spotting
