Registration is open for the Yosemite Snow Getaway
January 31-February 3, 2025 (3rd night optional)
Our annual Yosemite winter trip is back! Get ready for a break from your everyday routine, by joining 30 lucky Rainbow Sierrans for a Yosemite Snow Getaway at the Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort in Midpines (off Hwy.140), about 35 miles from Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Bug offers a variety of accommodations; dorm beds, heated tents, and private rooms. There is an on-site dining at their June Bug Café and an onsite kitchen facility for cooking with a large refrigeration storage unit for food. For those who need a little extra attention, spend some time at the Bug’s onsite spa for a massage or a dip in their hot tub. When you’re not nesting at the Bug, enjoy the Yosemite wintry outdoor with activities such as downhill or cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating at the Village or a walk around Yosemite’s noted landmarks. We will be offering leader led snowshoe/hike outings in Yosemite on Saturday and Sunday. The third night (Sunday) is optional.
First, you will need to make a reservation at the Yosemite Bug, see below:
How do I make a reservation?
1. Because this time of the year fills up quickly, Yosemite Bug is holding 12 private rooms, 2 heated tent cabins and 4 dorm beds (women's area) until 12/30/24.
2. After that, you can still reserve a room if available. Please note, the Bug is closed January 5-30th however reservations will be accepted. Due to limited staffing, you may need to call several times to get through during this time frame. When you call the Yosemite Bug at 2099893598, state that you are "with the Sierra Club Group arriving January 31."
3. Please note the Yosemite Bug cancellation policy: Cancellation must be 2 weeks prior to arrival date; otherwise, there will be a one-night charge. If you do cancel, please let Marian know.
4. For any other information, please refer to the Yosemite Bug website. Link below.
Requirements to participate in this Rainbow Sierrans activity:
1. Secure a room at the Yosemite Bug.
2. Go online through the Rainbow Sierrans' website and select Calendar. Then select the Yosemite event. At the bottom of the Event summary, select the Register button which will take you to online registration. Add participants names, etc.
3. After you have completed this, send an email with the following information to Marian Stainbrook at marian2049@att.net.
a. Subject line: RS Yosemite reservation confirmed
b. First and Last name of each participant in your room (all participants must be current RS members to participate in the outings (hikes/snowshoes.)
c. Attach a completed Medical Form (this is required by Sierra Club.) Complete the form and save it to your computer and send copy. Link below.
d. Once you have secured a room and emailed Marian with the information in steps a-c, you will be registered and sent a confirmation for the trip.
e. Details will be sent to participants as trip gets closer.
f. Remember, we love pets, but no pets are allowed on this trip. Thank you.
Medical form:
Medical Form (you may need to right click on "medical form" and select open in new window)
(best to download this form and save it)
Yosemite Bug website for any other information. https://www.yosemitebug.com
Looking forward to seeing you in Yosemite, your RS trip leaders,
Marian and Jenna. marian2049@att.net. jslovis@gmail.com
Death Valley Camping Trip
Family friendly!
2/6/25 – 2/10/25
Registration opens Mon, 1/6/25, at 9am
Fee: $80.00 per person
Join San Francisco Rainbow Sierrans and Loma Prieta Pride Sierrans on a 4-night Death Valley camping trip. Space is limited to 20 participants. The trip is open to all members of RS and LPPS and their kids. Participants must be members of either Rainbow Sierras or Loma Prieta Pride Sierrans to register.
Our large group campsite is in Furnace Creek Campground. It has picnic tables, drinking water, dishwashing stations, flush toilets, nearby commercial showers, plenty of room for tents and on-site parking for 10 vehicles.
We plan to offer day hikes including some easy to the more demanding, depending on our group. Our daily itinerary is not rigid and flexibility among participants will enhance our group experience. Our traditional potluck will occur the second night of camping; optional, of course.
- Pets are NOT allowed; this applies to emotional support animals as well.
- All food and camping gear must be provided by each participant.
- Campers and converted vans are NOT permitted.
- Camping overnight with the group is also required; you cannot leave the group to stay in a hotel and rejoin the group the next day.
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION:
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each participant must sign up on the Rainbow Sierrans website. Lam Prieta Pride participants must contact Celeste to obtain a “code” for registration.
Important details to consider before registering:
A Sierra Club Medical Form and Participant Agreement are required to be completed at the time of registration. These must be filled out and attached to your registration.
Please contact Celeste McInerney or Beth Bittle with any questions prior to registration.
Leaders:
Beth Bittle- callingu2 at gmail.com
Celeste McInerney- celestemcinerney at gmail.com
Cancelation and refund policy:
· Cancellations received at least 14 days in advance of trip will be refunded the registration fee, less $10.00.
· 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 circumstance causes a last minute cancellation, that person may appeal to GovCom for a waiver to the partial refund.
· In all cases, no refunds will be issued until after completion of the scheduled trip or outing.
· Should the GovCom cancel a trip for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund.
