Past Activity

Westview Shelter Snowshoe

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Start date: 01/13/2026
Start time: 8:30 AM

Description:

Gold Lakes Sno-park is near mp61 on highway 58. We will choose from many trail options and meander to Westview Shelter for lunch after going to Odell Overlook. Dress in layers, with food, water and snowshoes. Snowshoeing can be difficult depending on snow conditions so participants should be able to go for 4 miles with frequent stops.
Dress in layers, have food, water, snowshoes and poles.
If the weather is raining or blizzards condtions I will cancel.
Thank you in advance to those willing to drive. PLEASE PAY $14.30 TO YOUR DRIVER

Photo by: Holger Krentz

Event Leader: Jean Harris
Event Leader Phone: 541-953-0268
Event Leader Email: jeanmarieharr@gmail.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles: 130
Season: 2026
Permits Required:
- Snow Park
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: snowshoes, poles, proper clothing, personal first supplies
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 4
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 500
Non-Member Fees: 8
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Little things gave us joy. Being at 5000 feet with snow everywhere and a flawless blue sky gave us unlimited joy. The 12 adventurers trekked up to the Odell Overlook with incredible views of Odell Lake, Lakeview Mountain, Diamond Peak and the surrounding area. As we headed along the PCT, a challenge occured when we had to navigate under or around a large windfall. Success for all! The Westview Shelter was inviting with an earlier guest sitting by the fire he started. It was a lovely lunch time with a fire, laughter, good food, cookies and chocolate. The last portion led us back to the Sno-park along a well used snow covered road. Leading this group gave me joy.

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