Little Round Top / Showers & Meiss Lake 3-Day / 2-Night

This is a reschedule from March 14th due to a winter storm.

Being deep in the backcountry in winter with the opportunity to spend the night on a Sierra summit, just doesn't get any better than this, and based on past participants comments, this is hands down, the best intermediate/advanced winter back-country event offered by Reno-Tahoe Adventures (my personal favorite).

With cooperative weather, (last year we were literally blown off the ridge, but it was still fun!) the views in every direction en-route and from the summit are nothing short of spectacular (see above).

This 3-day / 2-night round-trip, beginning at Carson Pass, traverses along a broad undulating ridge to the summit of Little Round Top (LRT) where we spend the first night. The second day involves a 180° looping descent to Showers Lake then onto Meiss Lake for a second night with a casual return to Carson Pass the following day.

Though this route is non-technical and avoids or minimizes exposure to avy terrain, it is exposed to potential high winds. Participants should be in excellent physical condition and have some basic winter back-country travel and camping experience. Ridge top traverse to LRT is apprx. 5 miles & 1,200’ of gain. The return is apprx. 6 miles and 400' of gain spread over two days.

A recommended guideline for appropriate & necessary winter gear & clothing for this outing is available for review.

Snowshoes, ski’s or split-boards, your preference, and though most participants use snowshoes, this is an excellent route for skiers. A 4-season or high-quality 3+ season tent and winter sleeping bag are necessary due to the summit exposure on LRT. Those items along with 4-season ground pads, snowshoes & poles, winter boots, gaiters, stoves, shovels, packs, etc. can be rented from Nevada Adventure Rentals www.nevadaadventurerentals.com. Additionally, a few extra items of gear & clothing to lend out are also available on a first come first serve basis.

As with all winter adventures, this trip is subject to rescheduling based on snow-pack conditions and the weather forecast, short of a blizzard we still usually go. (Jan. 31st was a blizzard!!!)

Everyone will also need to sign off on the RTA Liability Waiver.