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02/17/2026

Sun, snow, trenches, caves, covered and uncovered kitchen— Group 4’s second trip had it all!

01/29/2026

Groups 1, 4, and a family group snowcamped last weekend in the Carson Pass area

01/29/2026

This past weekend, three groups (Groups 1, 4, and a family group) went snowcamping in the Carson Pass area, braving very chilly temperatures! One leader measured a low of 5 degrees 🥶❄️ Participants overcame frozen water bottles, dug snow structures, prepared meals, boiled water, and toured their shelters. Our volunteer leaders and assistant leaders set the bar for good cheer despite the cold 😄

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

The December 12th deadline to apply for the Sierra Club Snowcamping Series is fast approaching! In addition to digging, we like to hang out in the kitchen and carry heavy things while we snowshoe :) More info at https://www.snowcamping.org/

11/04/2025

It's already November! The early bird deadline to apply for the Snowcamping Series is November 30th. What does it mean to snowcamp? Stay tuned and we'll show you! Do you like to dig? Most of our participants dig a trench to sleep in their first trip! Applications and more info at www.snowcamping.org

10/19/2025

We are now accepting applications for Sierra Club's
2026 Snowcamping Training Series!
For more info, go to www.snowcamping.org.
Deadline is December 12th, but don't wait too long- priority given to early applicants!

09/30/2025

The first snow of the winter in the Sierras today! Snowcamping is just around the corner (okay, maybe two corners). Snowcamping applications will go live on October 15th! 🗓️✔️❄️☃️🏔️

The first snow of the year has fallen at Mammoth Lakes and at Mammoth Mountain. Plus, leaves continue to change to their fall colors, painting the landscape with vibrant reds and oranges. https://ktla.com/news/california/photos-show-first-snowfall-changing-of-leaves-at-mammoth-lakes/

01/10/2025

Alumni trips for 2025 have been posted on our website.

Welcome returning Snowcamping Alumni! Alumni trips offer a way for those who have successfully completed the training series to continue snowcamping with...

01/08/2024

After completing the SnowCamping.org training series, you may participate in alumni trips. They are cool and there are many trips every year.

12/07/2023

So the deadline for this year's Training Series is tomorrow night and we are already officially at capacity. We are still accepting applications for the wait list. Don't let this deter you from applying. Wait list applications stand a good chance of being accepted.

12/02/2023

Space in this year's training series is filling up. The deadline is fast approaching. If you want to join us this year get your application in this week.