Magnificent Crater Lake Winter Camping

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Magnificent Crater Lake Winter Camping

duration: 4 days

difficulty: Moderate

group size: 8

experience: Intermediate

Overview

For those desiring a guided winter backcountry adventure in a spectacular setting, snowshoeing around Crater Lake on the unplowed Rim Drive is an unforgettable experience. Crater Lake National Park receives an average of 44 feet of snow every year. During the winter, trails and unplowed roads snowshoers with access to open slopes, dense forests, and breathtaking views, making it ideal for backcountry visitors. Once an active volcano (Mount Mazama), this now deep blue crater lake is 6 miles across and nearly 2,000 feet deep (the deepest in the US!). With over 100 miles of hiking trails in Crater Lake National Park, there is plenty to explore and discover!

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Itinerary

Day 1: Meet in Troutdale

Depart from the meeting point in Troutdale, drive 6-8 hours to Crater Lake (depending on driving conditions).You will stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, you will snowshoe to Discovery Point and set up camp for the evening.

Please contact us if you would like to be picked up by your guides in Bend, Oregon, Medford, Oregon, or the trailhead instead of driving with them from Portland.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Snowshoeing the rim of Crater Lake

Day 3: Snowshoeing Crater Lake

Day 4: Back to Troutdale

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 3 days

You will be snow camping for 3 nights in the campsite based on double occupancy in the tents provided by the guiding company. But you are required to bring your own sleeping bad and pad.

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Guide fees

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfer

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.