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07/02/2026
Fueling matters on Mount Shasta.
Many climbers train hard, pack carefully, and still struggle on summit day because they do not eat enough once they are tired, cold, stressed, or feeling the effects of altitude.
This new guide covers what to eat on Shasta, why appetite often drops at altitude, and how to keep summit-day nutrition simple enough to actually follow.
Check the comments to Read the full Mount Shasta Nutrition Guide.
04/27/2026
Most people worry about altitude on Mount Shasta.
The reality is, you’re not at its mercy.
With the right approach to preparation, pacing, breathing, and fueling, you can manage altitude far better than you might think.
I put together a simple guide based on scientific research and what actually works on the mountain.
Full article in the comments 👇
📷Danny Kern
Want to learn more about training to climb Shasta the right way.
Most people build the wrong engine when training for Mount Shasta. They focus too much on high intensity training and max heart rate, when they really need to be training for sustained controlled energy over long periods of time.
Send this to someone who may need to rethink their Shasta training 👉🏼
The link is in the comments!
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02/17/2026
Comment "Mistakes" and I'll send you the 3 biggest training mistakes I see mountaineers make. 🏔️
The first one is not training specifically for the mountains. Yes, workout classes and random runs and once-in-a-while workouts can be great but they're not always going to confidently take you to the top of a mountain (especially one like Shasta).
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