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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 [email protected]
or
Peter Lehmkuhl, CTL Manager, at 530.426.3632 (toll free: 800.679.6775) or email [email protected]
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
