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| Description This is a true winter adventure in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park for those guys in top physical condition. Previous snowshoeing or cross-country skiing experience highly recommended. The 6 mile hike climbs steeply through thick pine forests, open bowls and stunning Sierra Nevada scenery. Our destination is two nights at a remote cabin, used in the summer by park rangers, which sits in the Pear Lake Basin at 9,200 ft. The cabin has a wood-pellet stove, electricity, toilet, and bunks & mattresses. Bring your snowboard or skis to take advantage of the powder! PDF map of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and surrounding road map Accommodations First and last nights are at the Wuksachi Lodge in the heart of Sequoia National Park. We have reservations for shared rooms. If you require your own room, please let us know as soon as possible in advance. The middle two nights are spent at the ski hut, which sleeps a maximum of 10 people. Each bunk sleep one person. We’ll have the cabin to ourselves. Itinerary Day 1 (Monday, February 4) - Meet up with the group at 2 pm in the lobby of the Wuksachi Lodge. Once checked in, snowshoe or ski rentals can be arranged before heading to the dining room for dinner. After dinner we’ll go over gear and avalanche safety techniques. Day 2 (Tuesday, February 5) - An early rise required to drive to the trailhead (about 15 minutes) and start hiking by daybreak. Breakfast provided at the trailhead. The hike will take all day. Bring your own trail food and lunch, and plenty of it. Dinner provided at the ski hut. Day 3 (Wednesday, February 6) - Either take the day to rest or go explore, ski or snowboard the surrounding terrain. Breakfast and dinner provided. Bring your own lunch and snacks. Day 4 (Thursday, February 7) - We’ll get an early start on the trail on the way down. Those with skis or boards should be able to get back to the trailhead quickly. Then it’s a quick drive back to the lodge for rental gear return and room check-in. Breakfast provided at the ski hut. Dinner is at the Wuksachi Lodge dinning room. Bring your own lunch. Day 5 (Friday, February 8) - Breakfast in the lodge before the drive back down the mountain. Trip Preparation You will be carrying your own backpack with 20-30 lbs of gear, hiking with snowshoes in variable snow and weather conditions up a steep trail. You MUST be in excellent physical shape. The combination of altitude, terrain and variable snow conditions make this hike very demanding. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage you to be dedicated in a training regimen before the trip. Trip Price Includes Professional instruction and guides, two nights accommodation at the Wuksachi lodge, breakfast on the first morning of the hike, and both breakfast and dinners at the ski hut, group first aid kit, water filters, stove fuel, ski hut reservations. Not Included Transportation to Sequoia; National Park entrance fees; gear rental; insurance of any kind; lunches; snacks and energy food; energy drinks; alcoholic beverages (please do not bring); soft drinks; guide gratuities and any personal items. Essential Gear •waterproof, breathable snow pants •waterproof, breathable jacket (with hood) •merino wool thermals •fleece mid-layers •waterproof boots or overshoes •waterproof gloves •glove liners •wool socks •sock liners •wool or fleece hat •0º F sleeping bag •backpack with waterproof cover •hydration system •sunscreen •sunglasses •trail food and lunches Provided at the hut •bunks with mattresses •Coleman cooking stoves •wood pellet stove •cooking utensils, pots & pans, plates & cups •composting toilet w/toilet paper Other stuff •Wi-Fi: free broadband wi-fi is available at the Wuksachi Lodge •Mobile phones: we haven’t used our cell phones in this area, so it’s up to you •Bags, laptops and other gear can be left at the lodge while out on on the trail Getting to Wuksachi Lodge 4 wheel drive vehicle strongly recommended. Chains REQUIRED for all vehicles. Park roads are steep, narrow and winding. The road between Grant Grove and Wuksatchi Lodge is often closed in winter due to snow. Give yourself ample time on Monday to travel to the park and up the mountain. There are no gasoline services available in Sequoia National Park. Click here for more information on Sequoia National Park and a driving map of Sequoia NP For the latest road conditions within Sequoia National Park, please call the 24-Hour Park Information Hotline at 559.565.3341 and press 9 then press 4. For road conditions outside of the park, please call 800.427.7623 or visit these CalTrans webpages: Highway 180, Highway 198 From the North/Big Stump entrance (via Fresno and Highway 180 East): Take north-south Highway 99 to Fresno. Exit Kings Canyon Highway 180 east to the park entrance (about 53 miles). Sequoia and Kings Canyon share the same park entrance gates. Past the entrance, turn right at the “Y” to enter Sequoia National Park. From the park entrance station, Wuksachi Lodge is 25 miles (approximately 50 minutes in good driving conditions). Please note: This road is less narrow and winding than Highway 198 and vehicles more than 22 feet are advised to use this entrance. From the South/Ash Mountain entrance (Visalia via Highway 198 East): Take Highway 99 to Visalia. Exit Highway 198 east to the park entrance (about 45 miles). From the entrance station, Wuksachi Lodge is 23 miles (approximately 60 minutes drive in good driving conditions). There is a vehicle-length advisory limit of 22 feet from 4 miles inside this entrance to the Giant Forest area. Longer vehicles are advised to use Highway 180. Sequoia and Kings Canyon Road and Weather Conditions: 559.565.3134 Road conditions and weather forecasts within the parks, updated daily by 9 a.m. The National Weather Service: 559.498.0375 Gives a two-day forecast for both Sequoia and Yosemite, updated daily by 9 a.m. Important information about air travel Contact us prior to purchasing your airline tickets to confirm the trip has the minimum number of participants required to operate. |
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