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Where will I work and sleep?
Where will I work and sleep?
The Snow Science School will be held on the Tahoe-Truckee campus of Sierra College with daily field visits to Donner Summit and other local areas for field instruction.
Truckee, CA has a population of ~17,000 and sits to the east of the Sierra Crest at 5,800 ft. elevation.
Field instruction will take place at and around the Central Sierra Snow lab just off Donner Summit on the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (~6,900 ft)
Sierra College at Tahoe-Truckee
11011 College Trail, Truckee, CA 96161The Inn at Truckee
11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee, CA 96161(suggested lodging)Central Sierra Snow Lab
10162 Bunny Hill Dr, Soda Springs, CA 95728How do I get there?
How do I get there?
Plane
If you plan to fly the closest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (1 hour drive) or Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (2 hour drive).
Drive (Reno, NV to Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee Campus in Truckee, CA - 45 mins)
Drive West-bound on Interstate 80 (I80) and take the CA-89 South exit towards Lake Tahoe (185). Continue through two round abouts, then turn Left on College Trail and follow to the main parking lot.
Drive (Truckee to Donner Summit)
Drive West-bound on I80 and take the Soda Springs exit (174). Turn Left and go 2.3 miles through town. Turn Left on Bunny Hill Dr. and drive the single lane road to the end of the plowed road.
What if there is bad weather during my travels?
What if there is bad weather during my travels?
Interstate 80 during extreme weather causing traffic delays.
In the event of bad weather, I80 (west and east-bound) can close with short notice or you may experience delayed travel times due to routine hwy. chain control check points. To pass these check points you either need to have a 4W drive car, snow tires, or properly installed tire chains.
We recommend following California Highway Patrol (CHP) Truckee and CSSL social media accounts for the most up to date road and current weather conditions. Use the webcams and alerts to gauge driving conditions and restrictions. All Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicles are generally permitted and should have good all season or winter tires.
What should I pack?
What should I pack?
Field Measurements & Lecture
Snowshoes (coordinate with the Snow Lab for a loaner or reserve an in town rental pair)
Warm outdoor layers including hat, gloves, synthetic base layers, fleece or down jacket with waterproof or water resistant outer shell, snow pants, and warm boots (not hiking boots)
Dry, warm indoor layers cotton or synthetic base layers, fleece tops and bottoms, change of socks, and lodge footwear
Laptop/tablet to enter data at the end of the day
Thermos, or mug to carry a hot beverage
Gloves, pack extra
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Skis/Snowboard (optional) for field mobility instead of snowshoes
More information about course facilities
More information about course facilities
The Inn at Truckee - Centrally located and just west of Truckee's downtown area. Book here and be a 15 min walk from Sierra College. Continental Breakfast served 6:30 am daily.
Sierra College at Tahoe-Truckee Campus - One of three campuses across the central Sierra Nevada, this facility was built in 2008 on McIver Hill, overlooking historic downtown Truckee and within easy reach of Lake Tahoe. Students are away for winter break during the CSSL Snow Science School period, so campus facilities remain quiet.
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