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Mount Shasta in California, reaching a height of 4,322 metres, is a stratovolcano or compound volcano with a typical conical shape formed by four overlapping volcanic cones. It is an attractive destination for mountaineers, hikers and skiers due to its bright and highly visible summit covered in snow. However, the mountain is also popular with those seeking spiritual experiences or supernatural phenomena.
Indigenous legends, including Shasta, Wintu, Achomawi, Atsugevi, Moduk and Klamath, associate the mountain with various spirits and guardians. For these ethnic groups, the mountain has an ancient sacred history, and local lore illustrates the deep connection between people and nature in the area.
