[TR] Maiden Peak XC Shelter- 1/14/2006

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Climb: Maiden Peak XC Shelter-

 

Date of Climb: 1/14/2006

 

Trip Report:

Just reporting on the trip in to the shelter. If you like to showshoe or XC this shelter is plush for overnight stays. Its heated by a big wood stove, well insulated, fully enclosed building and you could probably fit about 30 people in there in a pinch. I would highly suggest skiing in to this if you have a weekend. We went from Willamette Pass ski area and the hike was about 6 miles in. It took a long while because we were breaking trail in a snowstorm for about half the distance.

 

Gear Notes:

All you really need to bring to this place is a sleeping bag, food, stove and pad. If you really want to go light you can cook on the wood stove but it takes a while longer to heat stuff.

Oh, and there is also the mandatory bottle of wine for any hunnies you might meet at the shelter. (tequila might be a good idea too)

 

Approach Notes:

first 3 miles are a popular day trip and there is a distinct packed trail, but after that you might be breaking trail. Dont expect anything too strenuous though.

[cicleclimb]

Sounds cool. Thanks for the tequila tip. Did you put it to use? Can you access any reasonable downhill ski terrain from there? Perhaps Willamette Pass Ski Area-ish area?