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Snow Trek and Lunch 2022 - Meany Lodge

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Snow Trek and Lunch 2022 - Meany Lodge

Snowshoe from Crystal Springs Sno-Park to Meany Lodge for a hot lunch at the lodge on Saturdays this winter. Routes vary, typically 7+ miles round-trip and 550 feet elevation gain.

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Andrew Smith
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  • Sat, Feb 6, 2021
  • Meany Lodge
  • Snowshoeing
  • Beginner
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Departs Saturday 8:30 AM from the Crystal Springs Sno-park, in Lot #1 - the first lot on the left, the non-motorized day-use lot (map of the Sno-Park).  You will need at least a one day sno-park pass or an Annual Sno-Park with Groomed Trails Sticker. You can purchase a day-use permit or an Annual Snow-Park Pass with Groomed Trails  sticker online. 

Please bring your own snowshoes.  The instructor will have few pairs available, first come, first served.

The morning is 3 - 5 miles with  500 ft elevation gain in the last mile (approx 2 - 3 hrs) in a guided trek to Meany Lodge. A simple hot lunch will be served around 11:30 AM.  We encourage everyone to bring hearty snacks with them.  With the restrictions from COVID, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions this year.  

We will leave the Meany Campus around 12:30 PM, for the downhill snowshoe trek back to the parking lot, arriving between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. 

No previous snow-shoeing experience required, but you should be able to walk at least 8 miles at a medium pace.

COVID-19 Notes:  Everyone is expected to bring and wear a mask anytime the group is gathered.    In a normal year, we have lunch inside Meany Lodge.  This year, the Lodge will be closed with bathroom only access.  Please bring food for lunch and clothes that will keep you warm outside from 8:30 AM till 6 PM.  We ask for your understanding and flexibility as we all navigate these difficult times.  The instructors and the Mountaineers will send more information as the course date approaches.

If you prefer skis to snowshoes- check out our cross-country ski lunch-n-treks!

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Meany Lodge

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring your own snowshoes if you have them.  The instructor will have few pairs available, first come, first served.

Snowshoeing  will work best in tall, waterproof, rigid hiking or mountaineering boots.

Bring layers of clothing to keep you comfortable while exercising and while waiting.  We will be outside in the mountain environment from 8:30 AM till 5 PM.

Please bring the 10 essentials, as we will be in a mountain environment.

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