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Westview Shelter Snowshoe

  • 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:

  • 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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