Robin has a great love for the outdoors and enjoys sharing the beauty and unique opportunities of nature with others. "On a tour, I encourage people to let go of everything that's on their mind and become aware of what's happening around them in the present moment."

For many years Robin has been active in the Mt. Shasta area, exploring and enjoying outdoor recreation activities. In keeping with her outdoor interests, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreation Administration at California State University, Chico. Her experiences in the area include working with the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and California State Park System. She is a W.E.A (Wilderness Education Association) certified guide and has guided groups in various outdoor activities. Additionally, Robin has worked for many outdoor programs, researching, planning, and leading activities and trips.

Robin has over twenty years ski experience, has taught backpacking clinics, and has a B.A. in Recreation. She is presently writing an Outdoor Recreation Fun Guide to the Mount Shasta area. Robin also enjoys sharing details about the history, unique geology and glacial wonders of the Mount Shasta area. If you really want to experience the volcano, sign up for Robin's "Perfect Around the Mountain Driving Tour !"

Robin offers:
• Exploratory Hikes
• Back Country Ski Trips
• Perfect Around the Mountain Driving Tour
• Scenic Vehicle Tours
• Step-On Bus Guiding
• Winter Awareness Clinic

 

Exploratory Hikes: Pack a lunch, bring your day pack and come explore the wonders of the second highest mountain in the Cascade Range with us. Hike the varied low elevation terrains (8,500 feet and below) of 14,162 foot high Mount Shasta, including the Old Ski Bowl Trails, Wagon Camp Road, Grey Butte, Green Butte, the Sierra Club Hut, Panther Meadows, Valley of the Moon, Sand Flat, lower North Gate trailhead, and much more. Discover hidden springs, meadows, old growth forests, alpine wildflowers, the mountain's unique geological history, and the still peace and quiet to be found away from the maddening crowd.

Discover the many natural treasures hidden in The Eddys mountain range, Deadfall Lakes, Gumboot Lake, Lake Siskiyou, Box Canyon Dam, Castle Lake, Castle Crags State Park, and more. Enjoy the many enticing waterfalls of the Sacramento and McCloud Rivers and take a dip (if you dare) in their cool, refreshing alpine waters. Let us know what you'd like to experience, and we'll do our best to help you accomplish that. Or, let our guides surprise you by taking you to one of their favorite spots.

Winter Awareness Clinic is an all-day training in which you will learn how to appropriately prepare for a winter trip and what to do for a safe fulfilling experience once you arrive. Such topics as equipment, how to dress, what to eat and drink, familiarity with the area, use of a map and compass, weather, what to do if you get lost or in an emergency, how to deal with injuries, how to prevent winter illnesses such as frostbite, dealing with hypothermia and altitude sickness, reading terrain, and avalanche awareness will be covered.

Back Country Ski Trips are half or full day outings designed to introduce you to cross-country or Telemark skiing. Robin also encourages you to put your thoughts aside and be fully present in the magnificence of nature. You will learn how to be in the elements, conserve energy and break trail, as well as the basics of climbing, side stepping, kick turning, duck walking, and using skins.

Perfect Around the Mountain Driving Tour: Come experience Mount Shasta in its entirety! Experience firsthand the inside of a tephra cone and the intensity of a mud debris pyroclastic flow. Get a close-up view of the five major glaciers and the historical diversion structure built in the 1920's and 30's to prevent mud flows into the town of McCloud. This is a driving tour with a minimal amount of hiking to each site - customized to your needs.

Scenic Vehicle Tours are for those who aren't up for much hiking but still want to see as many places as they can in a short period of time. Be sure and bring your camera! Robin will step into your vehicle and guide you to scenic waterfalls, lakes and mountain vistas while entertaining you with local history, geology, legends and stories about the Mount Shasta area.

Step-On Bus Guiding involves stepping onto your bus full of passengers and directing you to beautiful, scenic and historical sites in the Mount Shasta area. Robin will also entertain you with local history, geology, legends and stories about the area.

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