Aliens, underground bases, interdimensional portals, giants, lost cities — Mount Shasta has it all. For decades it’s been called the most paranormal place on Earth, but what’s really going on there?

Every year, thousands of climbers test their skills on Mount Shasta, California’s fifth-highest peak and the second-highest volcano in the Cascade Range. In 2023, around 5,000 to 6,000 people ...