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STS trips are cooperative ventures organized and led by volunteers. Trips range from leisurely single day tours through snow-covered meadows to strenuous expeditions in the high mountains. A short description of each trip usually appears in the newsletter, Track, one to two months in advance of the trip. Each trip has a classification, which indicates the minimum required level of skiing ability and experience. For more information, please see Trip Classification and Frequently asked questions about STS trips.

CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

Sierra Club Trip Sign In Policies

In order to participate in one of the STS trips, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see Trip Liability Waiver Form.

For more information about the Sierra Club waiver policy, please see Liability Waiver Frequently Asked Questions or call (415) 977-5630.

For information about the Sierra Club Medical Form, please see Sierra Club Medical Form or call (415) 977-5630.

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make car pooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for car pooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Car pooling, ride sharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

Snow Camping Seminars

For more information about our Snow Camping Seminars, please see the course outline and notes here: Snowcamping Notes

2008 Tentative Ski Trip Schedule

Please refer to the listings in the STS TRACK newsletter for the most current information and leader contact information for the following trips. The trips listed here will be open for signups only after they are announced by the leaders at an STS meeting, or published in the TRACK newsletter.

January 2008

  • Clair Tappaan Lodge Ski Trip 1/12 - 1/13 (Beginner/Adv. Beginner)
        Leader: Chris Kramer


  • STS Meeting - Snow Camping Presentation
        Monday 1/14 at 7:30 PM (All)


  • Benson Hut 1/19 - 1/20 (Adv. Intermediate)
        Leader: Roy Lambertson


  • Ludlow Hut 1/19 - 1/21 (Intermediate)
        Leader: Steve Sergeant


  • Bradley Hut 1/26 - 1/28 (Intermediate)
        Leader: Dick Simpson


    • February 2008
  • Ostrander Hut 2/1 - 2/3 (Advanced)
        Leader: Steve Sergeant


  • Lost Trail Lodge 2/2 - 2/4 (Adv. Beginner/Intermediate)
        Leaders: Terri Michel, John Cordes


  • Bradley Hut 2/8 - 2/10 (Intermediate)
        Leaders: Andy Hudson, David Passmore


  • Sierra Buttes 2/9 - 2/10 (Adv. Intermediate)
        Leader: Roy Lambertson


  • Lassen Peak Volcanc National Park 2/16 - 2/18
        (Strong Intermediate/Adv. Intermediate)
        Leaders: Eric Valention, Terri Michel


  • Grover Hot Springs Car Camp 2/22 - 2/24 (Adv. Beginner)
        OR Ostrander Hut (Advanced)
        Leader: Steve Sergeant


  • Peter Grubb Hut 2/23 - 2/24 (Intermediate)
        Leader: Dick Simpson



    • March 2008
  • Glacier Point Cabin Trip 3/1 - 3/2 (Intermediate)
        Leader: Terri Michel


  • Pear Lake Hut 3/8 - 3/10 (Advanced)
        Leaders: David Passmore, Andy Hudson


  • Rock Creek Lodge/Mosquito Flat Yurt 3/13 - 3/18 (Intermediate)
        Leaders: Terri Michel, Janet hoffmann


  • Lake Alpine/Lovett Meadow Key Exchange 3/14 - 3/16 (Advanced)
        Leaders: Roy Lambertson, Stephane Moradian


  • Butte Lake/Lassen Peak Snow Camp 3/28 - 3/30 (Intermediate)
        Leader: Dick Simpson


  • Desolation Wilderness Snow Camp 3/29 - 3/30
        (Adv. Beginner/Intermediate)
        Leader: John Cordes


  • 10th Mountain Huts 3/31 - 4/4 (Advanced)
        Leader: John Cordes

    •     Although the leader will make suggestions about
        transit to and from the trailhead, participants are
        responsible for their expenses getting to and from
        the trailhead.


    May 2008
  • STS Annual Potluck Party, Monday 5/5 (All)



    • Archived List of Last Years Ski Trips (2007)

  • Gooseberry Cross Country (Adv. Beginner/Intermediate)

  • Wilderness First Aid Class (All Levels)

  • Bear Trap Basin Hut (Intermediate)

  • Clair Tappaan Lodge (Beginner/Adv. Beginner)

  • Mt. Hoffman Snow Camping (Beginner/Adv. Beginner)

  • Lassen Peak Lodge Trip (Intermediate/Adv. Intermediate)

  • 10th Mountain Colorado (Intermediate)

  • Echo Summit to Loon Lake (Adv. Intermediate)

  • Grover Hot Springs Car Camp (Adv. Beginner)

  • Kings Canyon (Intermediate)

  • Peter Grubb Hut (Intermediate)

  • STS Monthly Meeting - Wilderness Communications (All Levels)

  • Loop Around Mt. Lassen (Advanced)

  • Iron Mountain (Intermediate)

  • Pinecrest Cabin Trip (Adv. Beginner)

  • Carson Pass to Bear Valley (Advanced)

  • Tioga Pass Resort to Tuolumne Meadows (Intermediate)

  • Tahoe Donner Cabin (Intermediate)

  • Dewey Point Snow Camping (Adv. Beginner)

  • STS Monthly Meeting - Annual Business (All)

  • Peter Grubb Hut (Intermediate)

  • Pinecrest Cabin Snowshoe (Beginner)

  • Trans-Sierra (Advanced)

  • STS Annual Potluck Party (All Levels)





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    Beginner
    Aimed at first-time cross-country skiers and those developing basic skills. The leader frequently provides some kind of instruction. Distances are typically 1 to 2 miles on gentle terrain.
    Advanced Beginner
    Aimed at skiers in good condition who have learned the basics of diagonal stride on the flats and easy hills. Distances are typically 2 to 5 miles over rolling terrain.




    		Intermediate
    Aimed at skiers comfortable with uphill & downhill skiing, including traverses of steep sections. An intermediate skier has had instruction, has skied several times, and has developed enough skill and confidence to snowplow and step turn to control downhill speed. Intermediate trips include overnight visits to some backcountry ski huts, where carrying a moderate pack is required. 3 to 10 miles.
    Advanced Intermediate
    Aimed at skiers with intermediate skills but with greater endurance and who have developed skills for coping with poor weather or snow conditions, winter navigation, and snow-camping. 10-15 miles per day.




    		Advanced
    Aimed at skiers who can cover 10-30 miles in one day, ascend high mountains using climbing skins, and descend with linked telemark or parallel turns. The advanced skier must be in good physical condition, be able to acclimatize to altitude readily, and have a working knowledge of map and compass, avalanche hazards, and winter survival.

    Frequently asked questions about STS trips

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