****ATTENTION***
Due to poor road conditions and closures at Crater Lake Rim, we have pivoted to a favorite Adventure on Grouse Gap on Mt. Ashland, and will be rescheduling our Crater Lake fun until later in the season.
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MEET: Luna Cafe + Mercantile
TIME: 10 am
RETURN: 4 pm
BRING: snacks/lunchables + water
RENT or BUY SHOES: Mountain Provisions in downtown Ashland usually has lots, as well as REI and BlackBird in Medford.
CARPOOLING: encouraged, but please, with the amount of Covid going around, only participate if you feel healthy, otherwise drive yourself or save it for next time. There will be others π
PARKING PASS: if driving, you will need to pop into Bi-Mart in Ashland for a Winter Day Pass. They are $7.
There ya go!
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RUSHMORE WINTER ADVENTURES
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Rushmore, your Real Life Social Network of Very Busy People, INVITES ALL our members to our famous Outdoor Adventures in 2022!
Over 50 events getting you out the door, exploring, laughing and feeling healthy.
This Winter features snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice skaking, and cosmic sledding — so join us and start exploring our region while connecting with rad local pals.
R) Rushmore Bucket List Adventure
U) Four-mile Crater Lake Snowshoe
S) Rim Views – Social Vibe – Big Pics
H) Route + Rental Info Check Below
RUSHMORE SNOWSHOE BASICS:
WHO: All Welcome
VIBE: Social — Positive — Fun
WHAT TO BRING: SnacksΒ – Water – Camera – Smile – Sunscreen – Hat – Lots of layers as you can begin cold, and heat up very quickly while ‘shoeing.
RSVP ON FACEBOOK RIGHT HERE
NOTE: outdoor adventures come with unpredictable weather, especially in the winter. If adverse conditions result in unsafe travel or low attendance, we will reschedule an event so that we can maximize safety and participation.
CRATER LAKE SPECIFICS:
CONNECT POINT: N Fred Meyers Park Lot
WHERE EXACTLY: Locksmith Kiosk
DEPARTURE: 15 min after connect time
ESTIMATED RETURN: 6Β pm
RESTROOMS: yes
DOGS: No, not in Park, sorry
CRATER LAKE CAR FEE: $20
POST SHOE EATS: Frosty’s or Becky’s
SNOWSHOE RENTALS: See below
SHOE DIFFICULTY: moderate
SHOW DISTANCE: 4.5 miles
DESCRIPTION:
Scratch off another item our your Southern Oregon bucket list this winter with the Rushmore Society as we adventure around the rim of Crater Lake.
THE TRAIL:
Snowshoeing is easy to learn, and can provide a great little workout to boot.
Our basic Crater Lake Adventure is relatively flat, as we begin at the Village Rim Lodge and skit the edge above Crater Lake, finishing up on a fun little sledding hill, for a total of roughly 4.5 miles.
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, andΒ 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.
RENTAL INFO:
SNOWSHOE RENTALS: We suggest the following local businesses to rent snowshoes from: Mountain Provision in Ashland. The SOU Outdoor Program in Ashland. Blackbird Ski Shop and REI in Medford.
All have tons of rentals available.
WHEN TO RENT: Look to rent the evening before, as most shops open at or after our departure time. Check closing time of your preferred shop.
COST: Usually runs about $10-15 at most shops.
NOTE: Winter time conditions can change rapidly, and road or weather conditions may require a rescheduling of this event.
RSVP ON FACEBOOK RIGHT HERE!
MEMBERS, if you want to learn more about the all the snow adventures in our Southern Oregon region, and how Rushmore utilizes them for a variety of year-round adventures, just ask!
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