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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I experience on a tour?
The variables are pretty close to infinite. Tell us what you’d like to experience or see and what you’re not able to do and we’ll create the perfect tour for you!
What should I bring on a tour?
See our What to Bring List
What’s the local weather like?
It can vary 40 to 50 degrees Farenheit between day and night temperatures – even in the summer, so it’s best to dress in layers . Winter in this part of the world is cold and Summer is hot – usually. The mountain tends to create her own weather from time to time. See www.weather.com for more current details.
What’s the best time to see wildflowers on the mountain?
Late July, August and early September, depending on how soon the snow melts in Summer and when the first frost comes in Autumn.
When does the snow melt on the mountain?
As you’ve probably noticed, worldwide weather is getting pretty unpredictable. Generally by the end of July the snow melts on the road and you can drive to the end of Everitt Memorial Highway, which is at the 7800 foot elevation. Between about November and July the upper road is closed due to snow and Bunny Flat is the highest you can drive, which is 6,950 feet high. There are usually snow fields on the mountain all year long and of course, there are those eight year-round glaciers. BTW Mount Shasta’s glaciers are getting larger, not smaller like the rest of the world.
Any suggestions about lodging?
See www.mtshastachamber.com and click on accommodations.
Seen any Lemurians lately?
Reports of them appearing in town ended in the 1940’s. Seeing one on the mountain can be catagorized as a “mystical experience,” which depends totally on your present vibrational frequency, intention and your ability to radiate pure unconditional love. The only Lemurians I see are in my meditations, which remains a very delightful experience.
Where are the mystical mountain caves I’ve read so much about?
Ashalyn has been wandering the mountain trails for over 20 years and still hasn’t been granted that honor. She does, however, remain receptive to that information coming her way one of these days. How those people in the books physically got inside of the mountain caves still remains a mystery.
How does one prepare for a sacred journey?
That varies with each person and can include prayer, fasting, meditation, intention, opening one’s heart and gently and humbly following one’s inner guidance, before and during your visit to a sacred place. Do not come with any preconceived expectations or agendas. Simply surrender and allow the journey to unfold.
Please see Kristin Stroud’s article from the Mountain Spirit Chronicles 2006 Summer Solstice issue entitled, “Establishing a Gentle Etiquette for Sacred Wild Places: Leave Only Prayers, Take Only Blessings.”
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Call Shasta Vortex Adventures at 530.926.4326
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