Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park

Communication around preparations, meetup location, carpooling, and lodging or camping arrangements will be handled privately through me via text and/or email.

This trip will be limited in size, and everyone must participate in the summer Charleston training series hosted by me in June, July, and August to demonstrate their ability to safely complete Wheeler Peak.

Liz’s checklist:

1. Please thoroughly read the trip details & hike statistics. If you’re IN, then…
2. RSVP to get yourself on the Waitlist - refer to comment about participating in the Charleston training series.
3. Secure your lodging; accommodation suggestions are listed below.
4. Text Liz 702-496-2455 with confirmation of your lodging.
5. Please provide me with your cell # and email address.
6. Move to Going List - again, refer to comment about participating in the Charleston training series. 😉
7. We'll arrange carpools closer to the trip start date.

TRIP DETAILS:

📌This is a 3-day trip to Great Basin National Park in Nevada. On Friday, we will carpool/caravan for the 5-hour drive to Baker, NV, and do a pre-hike to Stella and Teresa Alpine Lakes. This will help us acclimate to the altitude, ensuring a safe and enjoyable hike on Saturday. On Saturday, the hike to Wheeler Peak starts early due to the potential for high winds & thunderstorms above the timberline. Saturday evening, we’ll relax amongst friends. Got a great telescope? Bring it! On Sunday, we return to Vegas with a brunch stop along the way for those who are interested.

The hike to Wheeler Peak is significantly shorter and has less elevation gain than Charleston Peak, but it starts and finishes at higher elevations, ranging from 10,200' to 13,100'.

HIKE QUICK STATS:

• Distance: 8.5 miles
• Elevation: 13,065 ft
• Elevation gain: ≈ 2,900 ft
• Class: 1
• Exposure: None
• Difficulty: Extremely strenuous at high altitude
• Pace: Moderate
• Time: 6 hours

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS:

• Great Basin Park
• Upper Lehman Creek Campground

GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are optional but highly recommended
• 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
• Carry rain gear, a windbreaker, warm gloves, a warm hat, and a cover for your pack

DISCLAIMER:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.