SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: unfortunately, the Park has reclosed the road between Park HQ and Rim Village (see below).
At this time, we feel this experience will not be reliability fun or particularly safe.
We have a few open dates available on our Winter Calendar to reschedule.
Until then, make sure to rsvp to our Winter Newbie Rally this Thursday!
NOON, SATURDAY UPDATE: as always, Rushmore tracks travel and weather conditions for our Outdoor Winter Adventures.
The road to Crater Lake Village has been opened (though not to the Rim), which is fine for our trip as of now.
If you are not RSVP’ED to the Facebook page, please check back here, on our website, for a last update at 9 am Sunday to confirm overnight weather conditions are still favorable.
Thanks!
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RUSHMORE ADVENTURE EVENTS
Rushmore invites ALL our members to our famous Adventure Events in 2024!
Every month, Rushmore provides adventurous opportunities to get out and explore Southern Oregon.
This year includes 3 snowshoes, cosmic sledding, 3 rafting trips, Klamath Lake canoeing, Crater Lake Ziplining, rock climbing and mountain biking days, and our famous 16-hike series — so join us today!
🏔️ CRATER LAKE ‘SHOE HIGHLIGHTS 🏔️
Members, don’t miss this opportunity to explore the crown jewel of Southern Oregon, and an outstanding U.S. National Park.
Sit back, relax, you got this!
R) —Southern Oregon Bucket List—
U) Four-mile Crater Lake Snowshoe
S) Rim Views – Social Vibe – Big Pics
H) Carpooling – Rental Info Below
RUSHMORE SNOWSHOE BASICS:
WHO: Members & +1 Guests
VIBE: Fun – Adventurous – Supportive
WHAT TO BRING & WEAR: Snacks – Water – Camera – Smile – Sunscreen – Hat – Lots of layers as you can begin cold, and heat up very quickly while ‘shoeing.
I’VE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE: sweet, snowshoeing is pretty easy, and a great workout.
Our experienced leaders and walk you through the basics on the day of the event.
HOW DOES CARPOOLING WORK: if you have a snow-worthy vehicle, and wish to drive, awesome.
If not, we combine carpooling forces.
Carpooling is organized at the event connection point. Gas moneies are appreciated for drivers.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: outdoor adventures inherently require safe and fun weather and travel conditions. Rushmore may reschedule any outdoor adventure based on weather, travel or participation.
Please re-check this event page, and/or the Facebook event page, for updates 12-24 hours before ANY and ALL outdoor Rushmroe Adventures.
CRATER LAKE SPECIFICS:
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
DISTANCE: 4 1/2 miles, mostly flat
MEET: North Fred Meyers Parking Lot, in the northwest corner near the Locksmith Kiosk.
We connect, get organized, and leave roughly 15-20 AFTER then meet time.
COST: each participant that plans to carpool will donate $7 to their driver for gas and Park entrance fee.
NATIONAL PARK CAR FEE: $20/vehicle.
RETURN TIME: this varies based on weather and road conditions, we shoot for 6 pm.
POST SHOE EATS: Frosty’s or Becky’s on the return home is usually a rad plan, this differs every year.
FULL ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
Our 2024 Winter Adventure series is designed to get you out the door, exploring and discovering Southern Oregon, while getting healthy and meeting new fun friends in the snow.
FITNESS LEVEL AND ROUTE: We cover 4.5 miles, as we begin at the Village Rim Lodge and skit the edge above Crater Lake, finishing up on a fun little sledding hill, before returning to the parking lot.
Weather plays a BIG role in how challening this Adventure is.
Calm and cool, perfect. Windy and stormy, rough. Follow this page, and/or Facebook Page for updates.
IF SNOW CONDITIONS ARE CHALLENGING:
We can also begin from the lower parking lot, for a climb up to the Rim via the Raven Trail, which is indeed incredible, and more challenging. This adventure is available when the road to the Rim is impassable.
If you have questions about our route, required fitness levels, and general participation, just hit us up on Facebook or email.
As always, the Rushmore Society is a social organization, not an outdoor guide group, so shoe at your own risk.
RSVP RIGHT HERE ON FACEBOOK!
RENTAL INFORMATION:
WHERE TO RENT SNOWSHOES: For our Crater Lake Adventure, ‘shoes MAY BE available at the Rim Village Ranger Station from 10 am to 3 pm, free of charge, on the day of the event. Please call ahead to confirm availability at 541-594-2255.
For all other Rushmore snowshoe adventures, and this one if not available at Rim Village, you must rent shoes BEFORE the event (usually the night before), available at a variety of local outdoor stores, including…
IN MEDFORD:
Blackbird rents snowshoes & cross country gear. You can call them at 541-779-5431
IN ASHLAND:
Get-N-Gear rents cross country and snowshoes. You can call them at 541-482-5181 (this is also a great place if you are looking for used gear, clothing, etc.)
Members, if you have questions about this trail or the entire Crater National Park System, and how Rushmore utilizes it for a variety of year round Adventures, just hit us up!
Join us today. Live life to the fullest with Adventure, Connection and Play. Do More, Live More, Rushmore.
