Snowshoe: Timberline Lodge to Gov't Camp by Moonlight

Activity Notes

Description : Join us for a mellow, 3.5 mile downhill snowshoe from Timberline Lodge to Government Camp. Expect an overall elevation drop of 2120 ft. We are supposed to have a full moon this evening - let's also hope for a clear sky! Headlamps still a must for this trip!  Transportation and Meeting Places : 3:30 PM: Meet at Gateway if you want to carpool to Government Camp for an early dinner at a local establishment (Location TBD). 6:45 PM: Be at the Summit Ski School parking lot (by the rest stop), standing tall for an equipment check. 7:13 PM: We will catch the last Mount Hood Express shuttle uphill to Timberline Lodge. Please bring $2 exact change to pay for the shuttle; driver does not make change. RT drive from Portland is about 100 miles so suggested contribution to driver is $10. Sno-Park pass will be required for all drivers. Plan to get this at the Govy General store in Government Camp if you do not have a season pass. Equipment Checklist: Snowshoes (rent these at the Mountain Shop in Portland before you join the group if you do not your own) Headlamp Traction devices for your shoes if we can't use snowshoes Means of strapping your snowshoes to your backpack Poles - we will be going downhill so these will be very helpful Dress in layers - it will be windy at the top where the ski slope is open, then we descend into more protected area