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Ostrander Hut Yosemite National Park Ostrander Hut, located 9 miles in the Yosemite backcountry, is rightly one of the, if not "the most popular" hut in the Sierra. The hut's setting on the edge of Ostrander Lake with Horse Ridge rising beyond is only surpassed by the lands around it that beckon visitors to explore and enjoy the scenery. It is operated by the Yosemite Natural History Association and prime dates are available by lottery each fall. Related tours: N/A Website: www.ostranderhut.com |
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Glacier Point Ski Hut Yosemite National Park The 10.5-mile groomed Glacier Point Road leads from Badger Pass Ski Area to Glacier Point Ski Hut. The hut sits at the edge of granite cliffs that descend to Yosemite Valley below and offers magnificent views of Half Dome and the Yosemite backcountry. Related tours: N/A Website: www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass_ |
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Tuolumne Meadows Hut Yosemite National Park The hut in Tuolumne Meadows offers shelter for those skiing across the Sierra or base-camping and exploring the grand landscape of the high Sierra. It sleeps 10 and is available at no charge on a first come, first serve basis. Parties should be prepared to camp out in case the hut is full. Related tours: N/A |
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Pear Lake Hut Sequoia National Park Pear Lake Hut is located at the gateway to the Tablelands, which is a popular destination for visitors to explore from the hut. It is also known for the very steep 6-mile route to it, which includes a one mile, 2000-foot climb. It is operated by the Sequoia Natural History Association and prime dates are available by lottery each fall. Related tours: N/A |
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Tioga Pass Resort Near Lee Vining on Tioga Pass Road Tioga Pass Resort is located at 9641 feet and a short distance from Tioga Pass. It offers day-access to the Sierra Crest and lower elevation destinations. It is popular with tele-skiers and tourers alike. You ski in, but they haul your gear. Closed for the 2007-2008 winter season Related tours: N/A Website: www.tiogapassresort.com |
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Rock Creek Lodge South of Mammoth Lakes at Tom's Place Rock Creek Lodge offers rustic lodging at the gateway to spectacular Little Lakes Valley. You ski in, but they haul your gear. Access to the lodge is along a groomed road and the lodge also maintains a local groomed trail system. Off-track skiing is troughout Little Lakes Valley and on the adjacent slopes and ridges. Related tours: N/A Website: www.rockcreeklodge.com |
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Lost Trail Lodge Near Truckee up Coldstream Canyon To say that Lost Trail Lodge offers modern amenities in a rustic atmosphere is an understatement. The lodge includes a gourmet kitchen and unique bedrooms including Jacuzzis in some. It is reached by a 4-mile snow-covered road. Related tours: N/A Website: www.losttraillodge.com |
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Peter Grubb Hut North of Highway 80 at Donner Summit Peter Grubb Hut is located just 3 miles to the north of Donner Summit in a designated non-motorized area. The hut is a favorite of both day and over-night skiers and snowshoers. It offers excellent access to Castle Peak, Basin Peak, Sand Ridge and other areas to explore. Related tours: N/A |
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Benson Hut South of Sugar Bowl Ski Resort near Donner Summit Benson Hut is located on the Sierra Crest and on the north side of Anderson Peak. It is notorious for high winds. It can be combined with "New" Bradley Hut to create a two-hut tour. Related tours: N/A |
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"New" Bradley Hut South of Benson Hut at Pole Creek This, the "new" Bradley Hut, replaced the Josephine Crane Bradley Hut that was located in the Five Lakes Basin between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts after the area became a designated Wilderness. The new hut is located in Pole Creek, which is a designated winter non-motorized area. Related tours: N/A |
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Ludlow Hut West of Lake Tahoe near McKinney Creek and Richardson Lake Ludlow Hut is an A-frame hut located on the north edge of Desolation Wilderness. The approach is mainly along a road that is shared with snowmobiles. Related tours: N/A |
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Loon Lake Chalet Crystal Basin at Loon Lake off Highway 50 This "chalet" is located in the Loon Lake Winter Recreation Area, which offers many miles of non-groomed backcountry ski trails. It is accessible by car and electricity, running water, a stove, a refrigerator and bathrooms are provided. It accommodates up to 20 people. Related tours: N/A Website: www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/recreation/cabins/loonchalet |
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Robbs Peak Hut Crystal Basin near Loon Lake off Highway 50 Robbs Peak Hut is located at the site of the now out-of-service Robbs Peak Lookout. It is small, but comes equipped with propane heat, lights and stove. The shortest route to the hut is less than three miles. Related tours: N/A Website: www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/recreation/cabins/robbshut |
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Van Vleck Bunkhouse Crystal Basin near Loon Lake off Highway 50 The Van Vleck Bunkhouse is a renovated ranch bunkhouse that is plush by Sierra Club hut standards. You enter, flip the switch and presto ... there's heat. There are also lights, running water and an indoor toilet. Related tours: Van Vleck Bunkhouse Website: www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/recreation/cabins/vanvleck |
| Image not available | Meiss Lake Hut North of Carson Pass near Meiss Lake This hut is located near Meiss Lake and is operated by Sierra Ski Touring. Rumors are that it is in need of extensive cleaning. Related tours: Meiss Lake |
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| Image not available | Keller Peak Ski Hut San Bernardino Mountains This facility is accessible by car in winter, but is included here because of it's unique history and location. It was built by the Ski Mountaineers of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. Related tours: N/A Website: angeles.sierraclub.org/lodges/kellerpeakskihut.html |
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San Antonio Ski Hut Angeles National Forest near Mt. Baldy Built by the Ski Mountaineers of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club, the hut is reached by a steep 3-mile trek. It offers access to Mt. San Antonio (10,064 feet) and it's bowls that beckon tele-skiers. Related tours: N/A Website: angeles.sierraclub.org/lodges/sanantonioskihut.html |