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The first recorded ascent of Mt Shasta was made 170 years ago. Tens of thousands of climbers, including two horses, have since succeeded in reaching its lofty singular summit.

Local mountaineer Michael Zanger has climbed and guided countless people to the top for over 60 years (notably, Justin Sisson, one of our early settlers, was also a mountain climbing guide).

Michael is the founder and former owner of Shasta Mountain Guides and has authored historical books on Mount Shasta. He will be joined by Jack Moore, who helped re-establish Sisson Trail, the original route that led from city to summit, and stands as one of the most notable climbs in the country in terms of vertical gain (over 10,000′) in a fairly short distance (about 11 miles).

Join us for this presentation of colorful stories and pictures illustrating the climbing history of Mt Shasta from past to present.

We have two new films showing on our 12 foot screen!

• Rivers: Dreams for Tomorrow
• Lenticulars: Beauty of the Clouds

The evening will be hosted by Bill Miesse

“In the late 1800s, local tavern owner and outdoor guide Justin Sisson built a trail from town to timberline on Mt. Shasta for climbers aspiring to reach the summit.

Known as the Sisson Southern Trail, it was used by nearly all climbers – including John Muir – until the early 1950s when Everitt Memorial Highway was completed to the timberline on the mountain.”

These lines are from an article Jack Moore wrote for the Mt. Shasta News in 2020. Jack is an expert on most things related to the mountain as well as an accomplished photographer and writer.

Michael Zanger founded Shasta Mountain Guides in the late 1970’s and has written multiple books and guides about the mountain.

Join us for an unforgettable evening hosted by Jack and Michael as they delve into the history of our mountain, Mount Shasta.

Enjoy a magical night of Music and Storytelling brought to you by talented local artists.

You might even want to sing along.

Mark Oliver created his film, Where Is Our Water From, in 2013.

The film is the story of the Mt. Shasta’s most precious resource and is filled with interviews of local scientists, healers, Native Americans, artists, conservationists, ranchers, activists, ecologists, and sportsmen. The film can be appreciated as a powerful, cautionary tale on the need for any community to carefully steward this priceless, life-giving resource, but it is also a stirring record of a community’s love, reverence and care for Mt. Shasta’s water.

So, what has changed about our water since Mark made this film?

Rediscover the beauty and knowledge presented within the film and hear Mark talk about the current state of our waters in light of his observations made over a decade ago.

A Presentation by Redgie Collins

Learn the latest research on springs. This water makes Mount Shasta the source of California’s summer water.

Debris flows are a serious threat on and around Mount Shasta. They have coursed down major drainages, including Mud Creek and Cascade Gulch, numerous times during the past 150 years.

Join Bill Hirt, Emeritus geology instructor at the College of the Siskiyous, as he examines the causes, history and mitigation options for these recurring geologic events.
$5 donation requested.

Walking Tour

Bill Hirt will conduct a half-day Mud Flow tour on the following Saturday, September 14th. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Limited to 12 people.

Presented by Ren Brownell of the Klamath Dam Renewal Corporation

After more than 100 years, the Klamath River is flowing freely.

Find out the latest regarding what is happening with the river, the people, and the fish?

You don’t want to miss this one.

The next occurrence of our Thursday Mornings at the Museum program focusing on parents and children working together will be:

Bees & Insects

Here are the details:

• Date:
  Thursday, August 15th
• Time:
  10AM to Noon
• Where:
  Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

There will be lots of activities to choose from. Don’t forget to draw or write your hopes for our “Dream For The Future” mural now on display.

Presented by Tom Hesseldenz

How do our homes, buildings and roads affect our groundwater, streams, and lakes? Buildings and paving prevent storm-water from soaking into the ground, thereby preventing groundwater recharge and increasing the rate and quantity of runoff above-ground. Tom will help us better understand this important topic and will discuss various solutions specific to our area and beyond.

Special Event Tour

On Friday, July 12th, Tom will be conducting a tour as an extension of his presentation – further examining our effects on the water system. This is an all day event, but you may elect to attend either the Morning Session, the Afternoon Session or both.

Tour Schedule

• Morning Tour (8:00 to 12:00)
  Cold Creek and Castle Creek, The Landing, Mercy Medical Center bioswales
• Lunch (12:00 to 1:00)
• Afternoon Tour (1:00 to 4:00)
  Ivy Street, Everitt Memorial Highway Mudflows

NOTE! There are limited openings for this tour event so call or email us today!