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Rim XC Ski Trip

Photo by Ed Hershberg

First off - You just gotta do this!  This 31 mile/52km, four-day trip is one of the premier winter trips – anywhere! We start at the Rim Village (7,100’/2,165m) and go clockwise following the Rim Road, finishing at Park Headquarters (6,400’/1,951m).  Crater Lake and Wizard Island(See map) Total elevation gain is 4,000’/1,220m, with a total loss of 4,700’/1,433m.  We’ll tent camp three nights.

This trip is suitable for intermediate cross-country skiers. We will carry our equipment in backpacks and sleds. Challenges involve sustained snow travel, possible severe weather, and navigation.  Opportunities involve gaining experience in sustained snow travel and snow camping, honing navigation skills and experiencing absolutely spectacular scenery and a great adventure!

 

Our Cross-country Overnight Ski Tour is excellent training for this trip.

 
 
Prices: 1 Person - $3,000 (includes 2 guides), 2 Persons - $1,800 each, 3 Persons - $1,000 each, 4-6 Persons - $800 each.  Includes lead and assistant guides, round-trip transportation from Portland, Oregon,  one night's lodging at Diamond Lake Lodge, snowshoes, sleds, meals on the trail, permits, tents, and kitchen.

Call (877) 965-5100  or e-mail us to schedule a trip. 

SCHEDULED TRIP:  March 24-28, 2010

Schedule:
Day One - Depart Portland in the afternoon and spend the night at Diamond Lake Resort
Day Two –  Begin trip from Rim Village
Day Three – On the trail
Day Four –   On the trail
Day Five – On the trail. Return to vehicle at Park Headquarters and return to Portland
 
In-town Orientation Sessions:

Lake Oswego Parks And Recreation:

Price - $703 (Lake Oswego Resident)/$808 ( Non-Resident)(Includes Trip)

DATES:
Classroom: 6:30-9:00 PM, March 10, 2010.  Field Session, Wednesday, March 24- Sunday, March 28, 2010.

CLASSROOM LOCATION: 
Lake Oswego Parks And Recreation West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Register for class #TBD, or call 503 675-2549.

Portland Community College:

Price - $700 + $29 Tuition

CLASSROOM LOCATION: 
CENTRAL WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER, 1626 SW Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

DATES:
Classroom: 6:30-9:30 PM, March 9, 2010.  Trip:-  March 24-28, 2010. Register Online for class #16233, or call PCC at 503 788-6265.

Required Equipment (You will need a 5,500+ cu. in. backpack to carry this stuff in)

 
Clothing
  • Warm ski boots
  • Wool or polypropylene socks with liners
  • Polypropylene or equivalent thermal underwear tops and bottoms
  • Warm sweater, fleece jacket, or wool shirt
  • Warm pants (No Jeans!)
  • Gore-Tex (or other water-resistant material) Parka and Pants
  • Gloves/Mittens with windproof shells (2pair)
  • Warm hat
  • Gaiters to keep snow out of your boots

Ten Essentials

  • Whistle
  • Map of area
  • Compass
  • Headlamp/Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb or another flashlight)
  • Extra food and Clothing (wool socks, dry gloves, more warm things)
  •  Sunscreen and lip protection
  • Pocket knifeLighter or matches in waterproof container
  • Firestarter
  • First aid kit (Pleae let us know if you have drugs or medicines that will make you drowsy or dizzy.)

Other

  • Two and 1/2 Quarts of Fluids
  • Toilet Paper
  • Small insulation pad for sitting on
  • Handkerchief
  • Dark Sunglasses with side shields or Ski Goggles
  • Camera and film/storage cards
  • XC Skis, poles, and Boots
  • Duffel for gear in sled
  • Dry Clothes to change into after the trip
Camping Gear
  • Two full-length sleeping pads (One ensolite and one Thermarest
  • Warm Sleeping bag rated for 0º (The smaller you are, the warmer bag you will need)
  • Eating utensils - cup, bowl, and spoon.  My recommendations are a plastic quart-sized measuring cup with a handle, an insulated 12 oz. plastic cup [available from REI], and a plastic spoon.
  • Warm Sleeping Hat
  • Tent Booties or Camp shoes
  • Toothbrush/paste plus required toiletries
  • Pee Bottle
  • Crazy Creek style camp chair (optional, but nice)
  • Book and MP3 Player are also nice