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Where will I work and sleep?
Where will I work and sleep?
The Snow Science School will be held on Donner Summit at the Clair Tappaan Lodge with daily field visits to other local areas for field instruction.
Soda Springs, CA has a population of ~150 and sits to the west of the Sierra Crest at 6,768 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)
Truckee, CA is the closest city if you need to purchase anything you forgot to pack.
Clair Tappaan
19940 Donner Pass Rd, Norden, CA 95724Central 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 Clair Tappaan Lodge in Soda Springs, CA - 55 mins)
Drive West-bound on Interstate 80 (I80) and take exit 174. Turn left and travel ~2.4 miles. Clair Tappaan will have a parking lot to the right and the hike to the lodge will be on the left.
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
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