Winter Camping 101 Excursion Feb 25-26 with the Tahoe Rim Trail
Posted on January 30, 2012
Filed Under Mountaineering
Join experienced Tahoe Rim Trail guides on an overnight excursion and day trip designed to share the joys of winter camping and exploration in the backcountry overlooking Lake Tahoe with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and fun on February 25 and 26, 2012 for just $35.
“Waking up the morning after snow camping, I unzip my frosted tent and feel the crisp morning air swirl around me. I quickly pull on my down puffy and step down into my dry boots waiting for me at the front of my tent. I hear the voices of other campers, pulling themselves reluctantly from their warm sleeping bags, getting ready to join the group around hot mugs of coffee and cocoa, to enjoy a bright blue bird day of snowshoeing and new friends.” – TRT guide
This is how snow camping ought to be: challenging, invigorating and enjoyable.
Winter Camping 101 with the TRTA will cover the preparation steps that are necessary before venturing out into the winter backcountry. You will learn important techniques and other considerations once you are out traveling and camping in the snow.
Specifically, your guides/instructors will cover: packing for snow travel; basic orientation skills; winter travel hazards; winter survival techniques; campsite selection and set-up; cooking hints and demonstrations; and principles of Leave No Trace.
Dates: February 25-26, 2012
Tahoe Meadows – 3 to 4miles, Advanced skills
Cost: $35
Age: 21 and over, limited to 12 participants
For more information, and for prerequisites for this course, please call the TRTA office at (775) 298-0238 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org.
