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NORCAL | Intro to Backcountry Snowboarding and Skiing Guided Weekend in Lassen National Park, 2/20-22 (save $100 as a MOUNTAIN CONNECT member)

The Trip:

Arrival night: We will be meeting and staying in a house in the small town of Mineral, just outside of Lassen National Park. During this evening, we'll check to make sure everyone has the necessary gear, and discuss our experience and skill levels. We'll help everyone determine what gear to pack for the day, and what can be left behind. Feel free to arrive anytime on Friday evening/night (or arrive by 8:30am Saturday morning.)

Day One: We ride and ski! We'll have breakfast at the house, then it's off to the snow. We'll start the day with an intro to avalanche rescue, and have everyone practice using their beacons. We'll also provide instruction on using skins, split boards and backcountry skis. Then we'll set out to make turns. Along the way we'll give you tips to help your uphill skiing. We'll ski and ride all day and then head into town for dinner (not included). After dinner it's back to our cabin and good night's sleep in a warm bed!

Day Two: We'll get up early, have breakfast, and head out for another great day making turns in the Lassen back country. We'll pick a destination for day two based on the conditions and the comfort level of the group. We'll finish our day mid to late afternoon to allow plenty of time for the drive home.

Getting around in the backcountry:

You have several choices in the backcountry. You can use a split snowboard, randonnee skis, telemark skis, or snowshoe in and carry your boards. The best snowboard option is definitely a splitboard. We have splitboards and backcountry skis available to rent.  We'd be happy to answer any questions you have about backcountry travel. 

A thorough trip description will be sent with your confirmation. The details will include when and where to meet, what to bring, and more of what to expect.

Gear rentals: We now have backcountry skis, boots and splitboards available to rent in Mineral/Lassen.Availability of rental gear is limited and advanced reservation is required. Contact us to make rental arrangements! 

What's Included:

• Accommodations Two nights accommodations in the OAC Lassen Cabin (Friday & Saturday, shared rooms)
• Two days with a professional guide  guided tours on Saturday and Sunday
• Two lunches We provide lunch on Saturday and Sunday- let us know if you have any dietary considerations
• Two breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday
• Avalanche gear (beacon/shovel/probe) if you don't have your own
• Avalanche beacon search clinic
• A group email so you can arrange rides to the trip. 

You'll need to bring:

A complete gear list will come with your confirmed reservation, but you should be ready with the following:

• Snow transportation (skis/snowboard)
• Clothing appropriate for a day outdoors
• Avalanche gear (beacon/shovel/probe)- If you don't have your own gear, you can rent the avy gear from the Outdoor Adventure Club
• Backpack that holds your avalanche gear, lunch, water, snacks, warm jacket. Everything needs to fit INSIDE your pack
• Lassen National Park Entrance Fee - $20/car that enters the park
• Typically we go out to eat in nearby Mineral for dinner on Saturday night, but it's also possible to have a potluck dinner in the cabin
• Mineral is a small town with few amenities (no gas station), so be sure to fill up your gas tanks and get any food/snacks/supplies you need before arriving

Trip Pricing: $499 (MC Members get $100 off, worth $35)

RSVP on our website to lock in your discount!

Questions? email adventure@gomountainconnect.com and we will connect you with Richard.