Peter Grubb Hut Snowshoe Hike

Join MAA members for a scenic snowshoe hike. The Castle Peak and Basin Peak area is also home to the Peter Grubb Hut, our destination for the day. Come enjoy the alpine air and scenery with a warm fire at the end! Loaner gear may be available. We have room for 8. Hope to have you out with us!

DETAILS:

What's happening: Hiking or snowshoeing to Peter Grubb from near Boreal Ski area on I-80, near Truckee, CA. Approximately 3 miles each way, 500 feet elevation gain, mostly packed trail.

Where to meet: Boreal Ski Area parking lot

Event Leader: Kimberley Alvarez

Minimum / Maximum: 3,8

What to bring: Daypack, lunch, water, trekking poles, snowshoes, wicking layers, storm layers, headlamp.

Medical: If you have any medical conditions pertinent to your participation on this event, please inform the event leaders after registration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• In order to register you must be a Base, Peak, or Apex member.
  
• Event leaders are experienced volunteers, but may not be certified guides.
  
• This event is free of charge. MAA receives no direct financial gain for organizing and supporting this event.
• Participant safety is our top priority. The itinerary described is the plan; however, circumstances beyond the leader's control may necessitate changes.
  
• The event begins and ends at the trailhead. MAA does not insure ridesharing or other travel arrangements and bears no responsibility for them. Carpooling, ride sharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among individuals.
• MAA event leaders carry communication devices and a medical kit; The primary event leader has current wilderness first aid and CPR training as well as MAA policy training.