Hutchinson Lodge Tahoe
Women’s Snowshoe Weekend
$385
Trip Length
2 Days
Group Size
4-12
January 20-21, 2024
Trip Summary
Experience Tahoe in its snowy bliss with our women’s weekend getaway!
Enjoy two full days and one night at the rustic Sierra Club’s Hutchinson Lodge in Tahoe National Forest. You will learn about snow safety, snowshoeing and how to fully enjoy being outdoors in the cold weather. Enjoy guided snowshoe hikes and relaxation by the fire in this cozy lodge.
This weekend is full of hot chocolate, treats and good company. Join a group of other outdoorsy women to enjoy the early season snow, make new trail friends and spend the weekend in beautiful Tahoe!
This is a great event for beginners who have never snowshoed before or for those that are rusty and want to learn how to be safe and prepared!
What’s Included
Professional guides
5:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 10 clients, 2 guides
Beginner snowshoe clinic filled with snow travel skills and avalanche awareness
Guided snowshoe hikes
1 Night stay in Hutchinson Lodge
Hot beverages
Snowshoes to use during your trip
Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store
Activity, Fitness & Skills
Snowshoeing
This trip is rated beginner to intermediate.
We recommend that you stay well hydrated prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.
Accommodations
Rustic lodge, 1 night stay
Bunk bed style dorm beds with mattresses, clients bring their own sleeping bags/pillows.
Not Included
Transfers to and from trailheads, if applicable
Insurance
Meals
Guide gratuities
Personal items
Snowshoeing Skills at Hutchinson Lodge
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Saturday
You’ll meet your guide at the lodge just before lunch to perform a check in and cover essential snowshoeing equipment.
Then you’ll head off snowshoeing.
Enjoy guide prepared hot chocolate on the trail.
In the afternoon, we’ll check in to the lodge, grab a bunk and settle into our home for the night.
We will then have a session on terrain management and safe snowshoeing travel planning.
You can then spend your time socializing and hanging out in the common area. A great time to make new friends or curl up in the corner with a good book!
In the evening, we can prepare our BYOB dinners together in the kitchen!
If you are up for a moonlit snowshoe, we’ll be taking off into the night. Or, you may just hang out by the fire drinking cocoa and chatting with your new friends!
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Sunday
We’ll have the option to get up early for a yoga & hike session. Or, you may just lounge around with your morning coffee.
Mid-morning we’ll all pack up our gear and start our next clinic session about preparedness for snow travel. We’ll head out on our next snowshoe tour.
Once we get back to our cars, we’ll cover some final thoughts and have our “see you laters”!
Inclusions:
Stay at the Sierra Club’s Hutchinson Lodge Saturday night.
Hot beverages, both on trail and at the lodge.
Workshop on snow travel, avalanche awareness and snowshoe gear.
Guided snowshoeing and snowshoes provided if you don’t have your own!
Two Alpinistas female guides with you for the entire weekend.
Priority access to the Alpinistas private online community.
Discounts on gear through the Alpinistas store.
Does not Include:
Sleeping and hiking gear.
Clothing and personal equipment.
Meals
Let’s do this!
Book Your Snowshoeing Skills at Hutchinson Lodge Now!
January 20-21, 2024
$385
Gear List
Layering is the key to staying comfortable while being active outdoors. The secret to achieving maximum comfort with minimum weight is to bring versatile layers that can be mixed and matched to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation, and weather protection.
When packing, try to bring only what you need.
If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).
Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save some money? Check out our rental page for great gear to borrow for your trip or shop at Alpinistas Re-Cover department for gently used gear online.
Get ready to conquer the outdoors, Alpinistas! We can't wait to see you on the trail.
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Warm beverages
Snowshoes
Guides
Lodge stay in bunk bed
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Meals
Snowshoeing attire:
Base Layer Tops and Bottoms (Lightweight, Synthetic or Wool)
Fleece/Wool Gloves
Fleece/Wool Hat
Headlamp with Fresh Batteries
Hiking Boots
Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)
Insulated Jacket and/or Vest
Long Sleeve Shirts (Synthetic, Lightweight)
Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner
Sleeping Bag & pillow for bunk
Sunblock and Lip Balm
Water Bottles (Three 1-Liter) or Hydration System Plus One 1-Liter Water Bottle
Day Pack for hiking
Trekking poles
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Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection
Hand Sanitizer
Sun Hat, Sunglasses
Comfy hut shoes & lounging wear
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Camera and Accessories
Ear Plugs
Energy Snacks and Drink Mixes
Sleeping Bag Liner
Have questions about the gear list?
Give us a call at 775-230-7125 or send us a chat or email.
Helpful for booking
What to expect after you book your reservation
After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with some action items. Over the following weeks as you start to get closer to your event date, you will receive additional emails confirming itinerary details, pre-course material and other important or helpful supplemental information such as start time and driving directions. The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.
Your event does require a certain minimum number of participants to run. Don’t worry though, our group size is naturally quite small to keep it special and relaxing experience so the minimum booking requirement is also lower than other guide services.
What are the accommodations like?
Operated by Clair Tappaan, the Hutchinson Lodge is within easy walking distance of the main lodge, but far enough away to have a feeling of solitude. Built in 1924 as a winter retreat for lovers of the Sierra Nevada, Hutchinson Lodge, originally named the Sierra Ski Club, is a rustic, un-staffed lodge situated in the woods next door to Clair Tappaan Lodge. It is enjoyed year-round by a variety of groups. Guests bring their own bedding, towels, toiletries, and food. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen, two sleeping lofts with sleeping pads, a 8-person sauna, showers, and toilets. Two efficient wood burning stoves provide heat. Max capacity is about 25.
What is the closest airport?
The closest airport to Tahoe is Reno, NV (RNO) or Sacramento, CA.
Booking airfare?
If you are flying in for this trip, please contact us before booking airfare to make sure that your trip is confirmed. We require a minimum number of participants to operate.
General weather expectations
Sierra daytime temperatures at this time of year can range between 45 to 55 degrees F, with overnight lows dropping to the 20s - 30s. This course is all about getting you prepared and comfortable for variable weather.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip in the event unforeseeable circumstances or illness comes up that interferes with your ability to join the trip.
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“The women I met that weekend were so amazing for their love of the outdoors, their curiosity, and their tenacious spirits. I learned so much from our skilled guides who made us feel safe to ask any and all questions regardless of how silly they might be. Thank you Alpinistas for a truly amazing weekend! I can’t wait for the next adventure 🏕️”
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