About us
Welcome to a friendly, active winter hiking group for all experience levels who have basic winter skills and proper gear. We focus on snowshoeing, winter hikes, summit hikes, and snowy mountain adventures around Tahoe and Northern California. Whether you’re newer to winter hiking or have years of experience, you’re welcome here.
We host outings that range from shorter winter hikes and snowshoe routes to longer, more demanding summit objectives. Each event clearly lists distance, elevation gain, pace, and overall difficulty level so participants can make an informed decision before joining.
Small group sizes help keep outings safe, social, and enjoyable. Participants are expected to have basic winter hiking skills, understand mountain conditions, and arrive fully equipped for the terrain and weather.
We explore winter terrain around Tahoe and Northern California, including Donner Summit, Mt. Tallac, Waterhouse Peak, and other local routes. In the future, we may venture to bigger objectives like Mount Shasta or Yosemite-area winter routes for those seeking more advanced adventures.
Most outings require proper winter gear such as snowshoes, microspikes, trekking poles, winter boots, and appropriate layering systems.
**PLEASE READ – FOR YOUR SAFETY AND A GREAT GROUP EXPERIENCE **
We’re excited to have you join us!
By joining this group, you agree to the following:
- Personal Responsibility
You are responsible for your own safety and decisions. Please evaluate the trail and its difficulty, and ensure the hike matches your experience, fitness, and medical condition. - Winter Gear
All participants are expected to have their own full winter gear required to safely complete the hike and know how to properly use it. This includes driving to and from the event in snow or winter conditions and using tire chains when required. - Organizers Are Volunteers
Hosts are volunteers who enjoy bringing people together and do not assume legal or financial responsibility for participants. They are not medical professionals or professional guides. - Weather & Event Changes
We do our best to plan ahead, but safety comes first. If weather or conditions become unsafe (storms, high winds, hazardous conditions, etc.), the event may be rescheduled or canceled. - Agreement to Terms
By joining, you confirm that you’ve read and agreed to these guidelines and to the Meetup Terms of Service, including the Release of Liability provisions:
https://www.meetup.com/terms/
Upcoming events
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Ralston Peak Hike
Ralston Trailhead/Camp Sacramento, HY 50, Twin Bridges, CA, USExperience a challenging late winter / early spring hike to Ralston Peak with stunning views of Lake Tahoe, Desolation Wilderness, and surrounding Sierra peaks. The hike is about 6.3 miles round trip with ~2,765 ft of elevation gain. Expect steady climbing, snow-covered terrain, and possible icy sections near the summit. Summit attempt will depend on conditions.
Current snow depth is around 32 inches. Snowshoes may be useful in softer sections, but microspikes may be enough on packed trail, so please bring both.
We will start from the Ralston Peak trailhead off Hwy 50 and hike as a group. This is a strenuous hike best suited for experienced winter hikers.
Meet time: 8:30 AM
Parking is available at roadside pullouts near the trailhead.Trail information: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ralston-peak
PLEASE READ – FOR YOUR SAFETY AND A GREAT GROUP EXPERIENCE 🙂
We’re excited to have you join us!
By RSVPing to this event, you agree to the following:1. Personal Responsibility
You are responsible for your own safety and decisions. Please evaluate the trail and its difficulty, and ensure the hike matches your experience, fitness, and medical condition.
2. Winter Gear
All participants are expected to have their own full winter gear required to safely complete the hike and know how to properly use it. This includes driving to and from the event in snow or winter conditions and using tire chains when required.
3. Organizers Are Volunteers
Hosts are volunteers who enjoy bringing people together and do not assume legal or financial responsibility for participants. They are not medical professionals or professional guides.
4. Weather & Event Changes
We do our best to plan ahead, but safety comes first. If weather or conditions become unsafe (storms, high winds, hazardous conditions, etc.), the event may be rescheduled or canceled.
5. Agreement to Terms
By RSVPing, you confirm that you’ve read and agreed to these guidelines and to the Meetup Terms of Service, including the Release of Liability provisions:
https://www.meetup.com/terms/Helpful Resources
Weather Forecasts: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/california/current-weather-maps
The 10 Essentials: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/day+hiking+checklist.html
Snow & Avalanche Conditions: http://sierraavalanchecenter.org/
Road Conditions (Caltrans): https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=801 attendee
Past events
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