Intermediate Backcountry Ski or Snowshoe

This is a cabin maintenance work weekend. Attendees are limited to volunteers and their guests, as well as ONC-PDX members (space permitting). Attendees are responsible for minor cabin maintenance activities including checking smoke detectors, wood supply, making kindling, rodent control, cleaning the cabin and any repairs as identified. 

This is a Friday and Saturday night stay in the historic Tilly Jane A-Frame cabin. Park at the Tilly Jane Sno-park parking area. You’ll backcountry ski or snowshoe to the FOTJC-managed shelter on the northeast side of Mt. Hood, a 3 mile ski or snowshoe with a 1,900-foot gain up the Tilly Jane Ski Trail to the cabin at 5,700 feet elevation. Experienced intermediate skiing skills with turning ability, good physical condition and navigation/route finding skills using map, compass or GPS. Climbing skins are REQUIRED if skiing.

Participants carry their own gear, including sleeping bags, sleeping pad, toilet paper, and food for all meals. Water is obtained from the Tilly Jane Creek or by melting snow. We have a wood stove with plenty of firewood, and pots for heating water. Participants should also bring their own cooking stove and pots for meal preparation.

Please Note: No DOGS are allowed at this cabin.

Trip Limit: 15 people max, Open to 2024 Tilly Jane Volunteers and ONC-PDX members.
Cost: Free. Booking priority will be given to 2024 Tilly Jane VOLUNTEERS.  Leftover spaces will then be opened to ONC-PDX club members.