Lassen Volcanic National Park Campout
August 8-12, 2025
The Rainbow Sierrans are excited to return to Lassen Volcanic National Park for a long weekend of hiking, camping, stargazing and swimming in pristine mountain lakes.
The campout will feature a variety of daily hikes (from moderate to strenuous) through this scenic and geologically fascinating park. Some hikes pass through geothermal features such as steaming sulphur vents, splattering mud pots, and boiling springs. Other trails ascend peaks or pass through wooded areas with numerous opportunities for swimming in cold water. Other activities can include kayaking, swimming, relaxing, birding, and stargazing.
TRIP LEADERS: Paget Valentzas, Michelle Trudeau
Please read ALL of the following information carefully to make sure this trip is right for you before registering!
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Labor Day at Lake Tahoe Group Camp
Friday - Monday, August 22-25, 2025
Sugar Pine State Park Campground
Join our group camp at Sugar Pine State Park (elevation 6220 ft near Tahoma, CA.). With nearly two miles of lake frontage, the park has dense forests of pine, fir, aspen and juniper. Our campground is perfectly located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, ten miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89. It is 1/4 mile walk from the parking lot to the lakeshore. Summer temperatures are typical for the mountains, ranging from high of 80 degrees during the day to the low 40s at night.
Hikes and Activities: Trip leaders will arrange an assortment of different levels of hiking activities for the group. Our camp is close to some of the best hiking Lake Tahoe has to offer- you will not be disappointed! Additionally, people can check out lake activities (kayaking, SUPing) and historic area tours. Lake Tahoe is considered to be one of the most spectacular lakes (and mountain settings) in the country.
Rainbow Sierrans camping trips also feature a potluck dinner on Saturday evening, and camaraderie around our propane fire pits- bring your musical instruments and favorite games too.
TRIP LEADERS: Jenna Slovis and Kim Luce
Fall into Yosemite Group Camp
Friday - Monday, September 19th-September 22, 2025
Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Registration begins August 17 at 7:00 AM
Join our group camp for 15 people at Hodgdon Meadow Campground in Yosemite National Park (elevation 4900 feet.). Our group site is located near the west park entrance off of Hwy 120 and about 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley.
Hikes and Activities: Trip leader(s) will arrange a variety of hiking activities for the group. Our camp is close to some of the best hiking in Yosemite, from the valley to Tioga Pass Road/Tuolumne Meadows.
Rainbow Sierrans camping trips also feature a potluck dinner on Saturday evening, and camaraderie around our propane fire pits, so bring your musical instruments and favorite games.
We hope you will join us for what promises to be a wonderful extended weekend in a magical location.
(Details to consider when deciding if this trip is appropriate for you)
Angela Romagnoli Camping Scholarship: This scholarship, which provides free registration to one camper for each RS camping trip, has been established in the memory of Angie Romagnoli. It is intended for a Rainbow Sierrans member who might otherwise not be able to join a camping trip due to financial constraints.
1. All participants must register and pay online on the Rainbow Sierrans website.
2. No registrations will be accepted until an outing has been announced to the full membership via email announcement.
3. Space on any outing will be assigned only upon completion of registration and payment.
4. Confirmed reservations are non-transferable.
5. As with any RS outing, acceptance of any individual on a trip will be at the discretion of the particular Outings Leader for that trip.
6. Registration fees will be refunded to any Outings Leader who plans and leads a group hike during camping trips. Serving as a co-leader for such activities does not qualify for a refund.
7. Once the allowable number of participants has been confirmed, a wait list will be compiled. If a cancellation occurs, individuals will be contacted in the order in which their names appear on the waitlist. Failure to respond within 48 hours will forfeit one’s place on the waitlist. Registration for most trips will close four days in advance of trips.
8. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: All cancellations must be sent via email to the trip registrar. Cancellations received at least 14 days in advance will be refunded the registration fee, less $10, if and only if the space can be filled. Otherwise, the full fee will be forfeited. Cancellations received less than 14 days in advance of a trip will forfeit the full registration fee. If a personal or family illness or other extenuating circumstances cause a last minute cancellation, that person may appeal in writing to the GovCom for a waiver and partial refund. In all cases, no refunds will be issued until after the scheduled camping trip or outing.
9. To facilitate trip leadership and safety, registration and payment is required in order to participate in any aspect of a camping trip or other outing sponsored by the RS Governing Committee.
10. Should the Governing Committee cancel a camping trip or outing for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund.
