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One Strange Trip: The Gang Gets Mystical on the Road to Mt. Shasta

Sometimes it’s best to let loose ends be loose.

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Danny Davis at the back door of his big green house on wheels.
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Old school comfort: the DIY Toyota Tacoma.
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New school comfort: the Toyota 4Runner.

That’s the philosophy we carried on our trip into the wilderness surrounding Northern California’s mystic volcano, Mt. Shasta. Our lot consisted of the usual suspects: Danny Davis, Anna Gasser, Ben Ferguson, Mikkel Bang, Burton Girl Tavia Bonetti and a few photographers. We heard rumors that there was snow on the volcano, along with everything from alien abduction sites to hidden ancient civilizations. Thus, we had the crucial elements: curiosity, some good wheels, and a crew.

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Braap lord, Ben Ferguson.
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Anna Gasser living in the light.

The only goal was to get from the flatlands up to the Shasta snowline, and we opened up our minds to any possibility in between. Poking around on dirt roads and following our noses, we picked up on the heady nature of our surroundings. Crystal shops, dread locks, and crowds of alien-watch binocular types were abundant. Park the trucks, set up the tents, and we’d be set for the afternoon. 

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Feed your head.
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Diving in to soak up the ancient energy.
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Pro tip: rent a house boat.

It turns out Lake Shasta is a great place to soak and float for a few days. We knew we’d overstayed our welcome when we hit that sunbaked lull. Maxed out on the roof. The lapping of the waves. Had to get back on the road.  

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Mikkel Bang, what's the big deal?

Over in California, they say the weed’s “hella legal.” Where better but a farm to fuel our spirit quest? The farmhands were nice. We really enjoyed the vibe.

               
  • Look out, Sasquatch.

    Look out, Sasquatch.

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  • Illuminated night visions.

    Illuminated night visions.

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  • Mikkel sees the world through beer goggles.

    Mikkel sees the world through beer goggles.

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  • Dark water dip on the lake craft.

    Dark water dip on the lake craft.

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  • We're guessing it's a thumb war, and Ben's definitely cheating.

    We're guessing it's a thumb war, and Ben's definitely cheating.

People say there are aliens living in the mountain. We looked. Maybe had a close encounter with a squatch, but who’s to say? The snow doesn’t melt up here. It’s just corn all summer long. 

               
  • Sun's out on Mt. Shasta. Time to score one last run.

    Sun's out on Mt. Shasta. Time to score one last run.

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  • Wait, what season is it?

    Wait, what season is it?

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  • Try not to get burned.

    Try not to get burned.

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  • In search of ancient civilizations, but we'll settle for some snow.

    In search of ancient civilizations, but we'll settle for some snow.

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  • Trail's up. Who ordered the sunburn?

    Trail's up. Who ordered the sunburn?

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  • No such thing as a waste of time up here.

    No such thing as a waste of time up here.

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  • Just enough coverage to enjoy the ride.

    Just enough coverage to enjoy the ride.

We harvested, in more ways than one. The turns were soft as the schedule. No UFO’s or ancient portal sightings, but you could say we got abducted.

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We’ll come back down to earth in time for winter. Until then: live long, and prosper.


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