My friend and I went on a vision quest and it was fantastic! Our guide was Dan and through…read moremeditations and hiking in various areas, as well as drinking from a spring, I had so much energy all day long. It wasn't until we were done with the quest and grabbed a bite for dinner at a local restaurant did I start to feel tired. It was a wonderful experience and I will be going back!!

I booked the Shasta Adventures All Day Guided Vision Quest led by Dan Horton in June 2025. The…read moreVision Quest was not only beautiful, the entire day was an energetic masterclass. Our intention was to heal as much of the earth as we could and to learn about ourselves in the process. The lessons I learned that day are something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. It was everything that I could have hoped for and more. The Shasta Vortex Adventure guides have a deep connection to these magical places around Mt. Shasta. As a visitor, I can sense the time and effort that their guides have put into learning about these wonderful places and they are so open to sharing that knowledge and experience with you. It is also fun to watch the joy that they feel when they see you begin to connect to these locations as part of your own journey. Everyone from Ashalyn to the guides Dan and Jennifer are interested in co-creating your experience so that it suits your needs perfectly. Whether you are looking for a nice way to visit some of the beautiful locations around Mt. Shasta or if you looking for more of a self transformative experience, Shasta Vortex Adventures is the way to go.

What a magical day spent with Paul exploring Mount Shasta! Paul is a gentle and kind soul who…read morechannels the most wonderful experience and the most beautiful locations for his guests. He is genuine and intuitive while being experienced and extremely knowledgeable. He knows all the great spots and so willingly shares them. If you're going to be in the area, this experience will leave you feeling connected with nature and in complete awe of the beauty of Mother Mount Shasta. Highly recommend as a must do!

I disappointingly found Paul to be completely out of integrity. Two friends recommended him and I…read moreoriginally booked myself to join a group tour which cost $333. I paid that but minutes later a friend of mine said she could join so I paid an additional $444 for the two of us to do a tour, assuming Paul would gladly refund the first payment. He refunded only $222. When I texted him explaining the miscalculation, he ignored it completely and never paid me back the additional $111. On top of that, I actually had a family emergency arise a couple days before the scheduled tour and requested a full refund. my sister's baby was stillborn and I needed to go home to support her. He showed zero consideration for this matter and again ignored my txt requesting the refund. I ended up finally having my friend go and invite someone else so as it all not going to total waste. But he still owes me $111 which he refuses to pay. He also went on to harass my friend online after the tour. This guy is False Light. Do not support him.

Totally awesome day on Mt. Shasta with our guide Daniel. My dad and I booked a one-day tour with…read moreSMG to strengthen our backcountry skiing skills and to get to ski some of the awesome terrain on Shasta. We skinned up to around 9400ft and then transitioned to ski down. Daniel went out of his way to care for our safety, learning, and experience on the mountain. You could also tell he cared a lot about the mountain, town, and the outdoors in general. If you're getting into backcountry skiing, I highly recommend a day tour with SMG on Shasta!

I have been on two expeditions with Shasta Mountain Guides, and a friend has gone on a third trip…read more None of these trips saw the summit. Now I understand that in mountaineering weather plays a deciding role in if a summit is reached or not, but it seems to me like reaching the summit is NOT a priority at ALL. I mean ZERO priority. On this second trip, I was also told by one of the guides that my "footwork" was not good enough (whatever that means), so I was forbidden to head up towards the red banks. Meanwhile, I was in lockstep with the rest of my crew, and was not complaining, for a major blister I had on my heal. After having spent $3,000+ for the guides, (not to mention all other associated costs) they served ramen noodles with frozen meatballs in a cup. (Not a plate, meaning portions were tiny). Personally, I find their guidance underwhelming, and for someone to decide whether or not I can climb is preposterous. I do not recommend this company.

I've spent the past thirty plus years skiing resorts but over the last three days, the SWS…read moretrainers, Nathan and Caleb, prepared me for my beginning of backcountry adventure, with the avalanche class. I wish I had taken this class sooner and will get more of my family trained with these knowledgeable and friendly outfitters.

I booked their Whitney trip for the summer ascent and boy did I underestimate it. While the route…read moredescription is very straightfoward online, it has a lot of potential to be overlooked by heart. I rated 4 stars because this is definitely a passion project and you really have to be on your A-game if you book with these guides. The guides are professionals and they expect you to be just as prepared as they are -- especially on a physical level. If you can't stay on their pace due to timing, expect not to summit. I cannot emphasize this enough. DO NOT TAKE THE TRAINING EXPECTATIONS LIGHTLY. Coming from someone who did not train as vigorously as I had originally planned, I did not make it very far on my own accord. Secondly, make sure you are aware of every element of the trip. I booked for the summer and expected there to be snow. Snow = cold, but I did not brace myself for the extreme heat conditions at the base of the mountain and start of the ascent. We had a late start at around 11 AM, so you will not be starting early if that's what your expectations were. Most people I talked to in the lot started at 1:30 AM to beat the heat. Drink the required amount of water before your trip so you stay hydrated. If you feel thirsty at the start, you're already behind on hydration. While I did not summit, I have been inspired to definitely try this again when I'm more prepared. Thank you to my guides! You guys were amazing!

Amazing experience! Highly recommend. Tracy was incredibly informative, and we learned so much…read moreabout the wineries here in Oregon. This is definitely something worth experiencing. We did the private tour for two, visited three wineries, enjoyed a great lunch, and had plenty of amazing wine. It was a wonderful and memorable day! Thank you!

Two of us went on a wine tour with Tracy. It was relaxing and well paced, and made for a wonderful…read moreexperience for both of us. We enjoyed wine at three lovely wineries and had a perfect day!

Just got back from an incredible fishing trip with guide Jack Trout on the Upper Sacramento River,…read moreand I can't say enough good things about the experience. I brought my 8-year-old son Brandon along for his first real fly fishing adventure, and Jack made it a day we'll both remember forever. From the moment we hit the water, Jack was patient, knowledgeable, and great with my son. The float down the river was absolutely stunning, and the fishing action was steady throughout the day. Jack knew exactly where to go, and we hooked into some beautiful rainbows... 12 strikes and 9 landed, some north of 18 inches. Jack grilled up a hot ribeye steak lunch riverside--seriously next level. It felt more like a gourmet adventure than a fishing trip at times. Spotting wildlife along the river including deer and a bald eagle as we tackled the mild rapids was awesome! I've fished this river from the banks for years, but the float trip really gets you to locations that you can't otherwise access. If you're looking for an experienced, fun, and family-friendly guide on the Upper Sac, Jack Trout is your guy. We'll be back for sure.

Had a great day fishing with Jack Trout. We fished some very creative spots I would've never…read moreconsidered . We went to the upper McCloud and the Upper Sac. I hooked up on four species of trout: Brook, Rainbow, McCloud River Redband and the most notable a Shasta Leopard trout which I know very little about. Thanks Jack!

Michele is amazing. I sent a reservation inquiry and she called me back promptly that day. She was…read moreso upbeat and fun to talk to and genuinely excited to host me. She wasn't pushy at all and didn't upsell me anything - just gave me all the tips and info. We decided on a tandem snowmobile for an hour with a guide. We arrived 20 minutes late but she was so professional - she shortened and made the check in process so easy. There was a cabin with fire where you can change since Deer Mountain was quite cold and was snowing that day desolate the snow drought. She was mega attentive and taught us everything and told us exactly where we were going. She took couple of pictures for us and explained what we'll see had it not been so foggy. On the way back when we stopped at a viewpoint my boyfriend accidentally accelerated and we toppled right where the cliff started - Michele rushed over and helped us up and we genuinely concerned for our well being. We're so grateful she was our guide and can't recommend her enough. She's an amazing person with a beautiful smile and we definitely suggest everyone go snowmobile with her, especially first timers!

2 of my friends and I went up to Shasta for 4th of July weekend and spent the day with Captain…read moreMichele...it was the most perfect weekend (even amidst the current pandemic). Michele is super fun and an overall great human. She's energetic and patient, and flexible with how you want to spend your time on the water. We went wakeboarding and enjoyed tubing! She even took us to see Mt. Shasta from the lake, which was beautiful. We'll definitely be back again!