Mt Shasta is one of my power places. Its a mountain that lets you live fully, but only if you are willing to stay in the moment. Dane, Lewis, Pablo and Juan climbed Shasta with me on May 11-13 2012 and it was a mind bending experience. Not only because we were able to summit, but because we had 7000 vertical feet of corn skiing to cap off a flawless assent. Some where in the scope of all the moments available to you as you climb, you string together a rhythmic dance with the energy of the day that will lift you to the upper reaches and allow you to look out over California, Nevada and Oregon. You can widen your view of the landscape and the possibilities before you as random thoughts worm into your mind and you simultaneously keep pace with your compadres. Its a delicate balance of body, mind and spirit as your intention, your energy and your body's abilities work together to sustain your movement up hill and down. When you finish you are tired and refreshed at the same time. Food, other than an energy bar is your next mission and you find yourself gorging on the nutritious whole food that that is most filled with the ingredients your body is craving. Root Beer Float is what I crave. Can't get to it fast enough! That sweet volcano of decadent goodness is my only thought. Thank you again Mt. Shasta RECIPE: Root Beer Float INGREDIENTS Vanilla ice cream Root beer HOW TO Spoon a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass. Slowly pour root beer into the glass, allowing the foam to rise and then recede before adding more root beer. Serve with straws and spoons.