Willamette Valley Outdoors

Snow Camping - Gold Lake Shelter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A scenic and cozy shelter located near Gold Lake, and accessible from the Gold Lake SnoPark.  Snowshoes or skis will be required. Please read over the list of gear needed in the "Discussions" tab, under "Message Board", then scroll down to "Snowshoeing Checklist".

Gold Lake Shelter is about 2.5 miles one way from the parking lot at the Gold Lake SnoPark.  Keep in mind, this shelter is not one of the two shelters located at the Gold Lake SnoPark.  Those would be Westview, and Bechtel.

The shelter only sleeps four people, so please be prepared and pack a tent or shelter with you.  Sharing the shelter with others is common, so be respectful and willing to share.

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  • BW
    BW

    Sorry no

    March 5

  • BW
    BW

    Fun 3 days ( lots of sun ) ,little rain ,good friends and a warm fire.Thanks Matt for making this work !

    2 · March 3

  • Sue Souza
    Sue Souza

    :( Overwhelmed with stuff to do.

    February 28

  • Sue Souza
    Sue Souza

    Hey guys...I know I said I would go, but this term has thrown some challenges my way and I am finding myself needing to spend Friday eves in a study group to progress on a pretty large manual accounting project. :(

    February 28

  • Matthew Howell
    Matthew Howell

    Andy, are aware and also comfortable heading up there on Saturday by yourself while BW and Michael go a day earlier? I hope everything goes smoothly and everyone has a great time.

    February 25

    • Santa Andrew
      Santa Andrew

      I will be going up Saturday. I'm fine by myself. I'm coming from Corvallis if that helps anyone.

      1 · February 28

  • BW
    BW

    Isaac I have a pair of Snow Shoes ( old Tubb"s Alum. tube type) you can use.Looks like Gold Lake it is. one night ( Sat.) unless some one else wants to add Fri.. or Sun. to make it 2 nights with me.

    February 14

    • Isaac
      Isaac

      I had things come up this weekend. I will be dropping the trip unfortunately. So I won't need the snowshoes. I hope you have a great time!

      February 25

  • BW
    BW

    I'm making it 2 nights.leaving from Eugene on Fri. Am,With Micheal ,we will see the rest when they arrive Sat. At Gold Lk. Shelter Area.

    February 24

  • BW
    BW

    Michael - Thats great, I can drive ( I have snow tires and Chains),Where do you live? Could we leave at 7:30 am Fri. ?

    February 22

    • Michael Levick
      Michael Levick

      Yes, I can leave early on Friday, and will be glad to stop at hot spring on the way home. I live at 25th & Washington in Eugene

      February 23

  • BW
    BW

    ...With Michael - I can take one more person,for the 2 night (Fr. + Sat.) camp out.With or without a pack sled.Sno-shoes are ok.If X-sking I need to Know how long you X-skies are ! I plan to not rush home Sun..I want to relax the bod and muscles at the hot springs ( next to Hywy 58 ) on the way home.So we should get home around dusk. Thanks

    February 23

  • BW
    BW

    I still would like to make it for 2 nights ,ether adding Fri. or Sun. night. Car pooling, leaving time and location from Eugene or meeting up there is open.

    February 21

    • Michael Levick
      Michael Levick

      I could add Friday, and would like to do so. But, I will need to get a ride, as my family will need both cars.

      February 22

  • Andrea Larsen
    Andrea Larsen

    We have all the little kids this weekend so we can't make it.

    February 19

  • Matthew Howell
    Matthew Howell

    I'm not going to be able to attend. I'm hoping BW, Andy, and Isaac can all act as event hosts. Thanks.

    February 18

  • Isaac
    Isaac

    I am down for where ever, but one night is my max. I also don't have snowshoes, so I will need to rent them or borrow them from someone.

    February 14

  • BW
    BW

    I would like to add another night ( Fr. or Sun. To make it a 2 night trip)--- I would like to stay at Gold Lake Shelter area, not much elevation,Yes there is out house )---I can drive (have snow tires + chains- taking 2 (would be tight ),That includes taking my pack-slide.

    February 14

    • Matthew Howell
      Matthew Howell

      I would only be able to do one night most likely. This is a busy month for me and there's a lot going on. I'll do what I can to either attend or help out.

      February 14

  • Santa Andrew
    Santa Andrew

    Matt I would be happy to lead this group. I can drive and will be coming from Corvallis.

    1 · February 14

    • Matthew Howell
      Matthew Howell

      Thanks, Andy. If you and BW have a idea of where you want to stay overnight at, let me know and I'll type up a write up for you.

      February 14

  • Matthew Howell
    Matthew Howell

    I may not be able to attend, and would appreciate one or two others being able to lead the event, if needed. I can't always make every event, but want to provide events as often as possible for everyone to enjoy.

    February 13

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