Shelter mostly meant for winter accomodation, but can also be useful in other seasons. Public emergency and day use free, overnight stays need reservation via the Sierra Club at Claire Tappaan Lodge in Norden, Donner Pass. $25 plus 10% tax. If unplanned stay was needed and space was available, send payment right afterwards. 6 bunks downstairs and wood floor upstairs, bring mattress/sleeping bag. No water. In winter snow can be melted on the wood stove. Fire wood is in fuel room on right side inside the hut.

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November 14, 2023

Mountaineering

Excellent shelter with stove, utensils, upstairs floor space for rolling out your own mattress, outdoors toilet. Book through Clair Tappaan Sierra Club.

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February 6, 2020

Ski touring

Hut built by the Sierra Club as a Ski Hut for shelter in winter. 6 bunk beds downstairs, open floor for sleeping on own mattress/sleeping bag for about 20 people. Table with benches, wood stove and firewood, kitchen without any water but pots to melt snow on stove. Outhouse toilet 20 yards west of the hut. Reservation via Clair Tappaan Lodge (25$ +10% tax per person per night). Can be used as a daytime and emergency shelter by the public.

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