Hiking Black Butte

I've always wanted to hike Black Butte, the cinder cone next to Mt. Shasta. With our friends, Gladys and Mike, visiting from Malibu we decided to go with the Wednesday hiking group. It was a rainy morning but cleared up just as we began our assault. Great feeling of being on top of the world as a reward.

At the top with great view of Mt. Shasta

Stillwater Retreat

We go down to the yurt in the Shasta Valley for some off grid peace and beauty.  Recently we added a cabin tent to make having guests easier.  Even though both structures have stoves, we don't usually go there in winter - just too cold.

The many moods of Mt. Shasta  . . .