Clair Tappaan LodgeClair Tappaan LodgeClair Tappaan LodgeClair Tappaan Lodge

An InvitationAn Invitation

Located Near Donner PassLocated Near Donner PassAlt. 7,000Alt. 7,000′′

Located Near Donner PassLocated Near Donner PassAlt. 7,000Alt. 7,000′′

The Main LodgeThe Main LodgeThe Main LodgeThe Main LodgeA hostel-type lodge

Open year-round

Max. capacity = 140

Located in a beautiful alpine setting…the lodge provides loads of fun and great people!

CTL Dining RoomCTL Dining Room(Also Serves as a Classroom)(Also Serves as a Classroom)

CTL Dining RoomCTL Dining Room(Also Serves as a Classroom)(Also Serves as a Classroom)

CTL Living RoomCTL Living RoomCTL Living RoomCTL Living Room

Hutchinson LodgeHutchinson Lodge&&

Backcountry HutsBackcountry Huts(Managed by CTL Staff)(Managed by CTL Staff)

Hutchinson LodgeHutchinson Lodge&&

Backcountry HutsBackcountry Huts(Managed by CTL Staff)(Managed by CTL Staff)

Hutchinson LodgeHutchinson LodgeHutchinson LodgeHutchinson Lodge100 yards west of CTL

Not staffed

Max. capacity = 20

Groups take care of all chores, including bringing and preparing their food

Backcountry Huts Are…Backcountry Huts Are…Backcountry Huts Are…Backcountry Huts Are…Peter Grubb

BensonBradleyLudlow

Reservations are required

Each hut is located in the solitude and quiet of the remote backcountry and is heated by a wood stove

Peter Grubb Hut

(Max cap = 15)

3 miles north of Boreal Ridge Ski Resort

Benson Hut

(Max cap = 12)

6 miles south ofold Hwy 40 at

Donner Ski Ranch

(Max cap = 15)

5 miles west of Hwy 89

at Squaw Valley

Ludlow Hut(Max cap = 15)

6 miles west ofHwy 89

at Tahoma

What Are Your What Are Your Opportunities Opportunities ??What Are Your What Are Your Opportunities Opportunities ??

Become a fun part of our long history

Take advantage of compensations and use the lodge as a great base to…

BRING A GANG TO THE LODGEBRING A GANG TO THE LODGE

OROR

LEAD A FUN ACTIVITY FOR THE LODGELEAD A FUN ACTIVITY FOR THE LODGE

What Type of Fun What Type of Fun ??

Your choice…Your choice…

What Type of Fun What Type of Fun ??

Your choice…Your choice…

Hike

Bike

Photography

Snowshoe

Cross-Country Ski

Snowboarding

Canoe

Kayak

Outdoor Fun…Outdoor Fun…Outdoor Fun…Outdoor Fun…Rock Climb

Downhill Ski

Wildflower

Bird watching

Geology

High Altitude Training

Fishing

Rafting

Indoor…Indoor…Indoor…Indoor…ConcertMeetingTrainingExerciseRetreat

ClassLectureDanceSocial

BanquetEnvironmental studies

Any other kind of activity you might think of ?

Any other kind of activity you might think of ?

Why We’re AskingWhy We’re AskingWhy We’re AskingWhy We’re Asking

Board of Directors’ MandatesBoard of Directors’ MandatesBoard of Directors’ MandatesBoard of Directors’ Mandates1. Raise enough money to meet deficit

(we raised $126,000)

and

2. Increase lodge occupancy to break even

or

3. Sell the lodge and facilities

SELL ???

Sell Our Heritage Sell Our Heritage ??Sell Our Heritage Sell Our Heritage ??

No !!!

We MUST increase occupancy !

Our greatest vacancies occur…

Winter weekdays and

anytime April thru November

What We Have to OfferWhat We Have to OfferWhat We Have to OfferWhat We Have to Offer

CompensationsCompensations(For Club Members & Non-Members)(For Club Members & Non-Members)

CompensationsCompensations(For Club Members & Non-Members)(For Club Members & Non-Members)

1. Bring along 7 or more guests for any activity (with one or more nights stay) – the 8th stays free

2. Lead an activity for the lodge – get at least one free night stay

3. Organize/Participate in a work party – you stay for free, plus you’ll receive a 20% discount coupon for a winter stay

4. Large-group discounts are negotiable

Sierra Club Members…Sierra Club Members…Sierra Club Members…Sierra Club Members…

Please consider joining the fun…

1. Schedule an activity from your area to come to the lodge

2. Lead any activity for the lodge (with or without an overnight stay) and you are provided a free stay(Note: Lodge outing leaders must meet the Sierra Club’s outings leader standards)

If you’d like to…If you’d like to…

Bring a gangBring a gang to the lodge;

Lead a fun trip for the lodge;

Discuss aDiscuss an idea for an activity or event;

Ask questions about the compensations;

or,

Get more information…

Simply contact…

Tony Loftin, CTL Programs, at 916.448.3230or email HikingTony@earthlink.net

or

Peter Lehmkuhl, CTL Manager, at 530.426.3632 (toll free: 800.679.6775) or email CTL@sierraclub.org

Specific LogisticsSpecific LogisticsSpecific LogisticsSpecific Logistics

Directions to LodgeDirections to LodgeDirections to LodgeDirections to Lodge• Situated just west of Donner Summit

• On Interstate 80 - about 95 miles [1½ hrs] from Sacramento or 11 miles [¼ hr] from Truckee)

• Exit at Soda Springs (Exit 174)

• Head east on Donner Pass Rd. (old Hwy 40) about 2½ miles

• The lodge is on the left side of the road (200’ up the hill)

• You can park at the base of the steps or across the road (Please, don’t leave valuables in your automobile)

What You Need to BringWhat You Need to BringWhat You Need to BringWhat You Need to Bring• Bedding

– Sheets \– Blankets /

• Toiletries

• Padlock to secure valuables (lockers are provided)

• For outdoor activities– Appropriate layers of clothing– Appropriate footwear– Sun protection (hat, long sleeves/pants, & sunblock)

• Bathing suit for hot tub

• Needed medications

> Or a Sleeping Bag

What You Might Want to BringWhat You Might Want to BringWhat You Might Want to BringWhat You Might Want to Bring

• Winter– Snowshoes– Cross-country skis– Snowboard– Downhill skis– Sleds

• Summer– Hiking boots– Running shoes– Mountain bike– Road bike– Canoe/Kayak– Fishing gear

• Year-Round– Camera– Games– Reading material– Binoculars– Spotting scope– Star charts– Nature guides– Hand lens– Painting/Drawing

supplies

Individual Adult RatesIndividual Adult Rates• Clair Tappaan Lodge

(CTL fee includes dinner, breakfast & sack lunch)– Summer

• Sunday-Thursday = $46• Friday-Saturday = $51

– Winter• Sunday-Thursday = $50• Friday-Saturday = $55

– Members receive a $5 discount off the above

• Hutchinson Lodge = $19 nightly ($190 minimum)

• Backcountry Huts = $10 nightly