LATE APRIL SNOW! LET'S PLAY!

April 25, 2025

RENO ICO SNOW ADVENTURE DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 3 

RENO ICO SNOW CAMPING EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY, May 3 – SUNDAY, MAY 4

 

 

WHAT: 

Girl and Chickadee

We will meet up at the Ophir Trailhead on the Mount Rose Highway (431) at 10am, have a brief introduction to snowshoeing (pretty similar to walking), and hike .3 miles to a secluded area.  At our destination, we will have a lesson and begin to build two to three igloos using ice saws and snow shovels. A group of Chickadees have been organized to entertain us as we work. We will break for lunch. Those who want to continue building and finishing the igloos will continue into the afternoon, while others will take a 1-mile round trip hike to a view of Lake Tahoe, returning to the igloos. Then, at about 3:00pm, folks will hike back .3 mile to the cars. 

SPECIAL SNOW CAMPING OPPORTUNITY: 

igloo

Those who want to experience spending the night in the snow under the stars in an igloo are invited to stay the night! This will be an unforgettable adventure – You will learn the basics of snow camping.  We will get up about 8am on Sunday, have an oatmeal breakfast, take a quick hike to see the Lake, and then pack up and head back to our cars by 11:00.  There will be a required Zoom pre-trip meeting at 7pm, Wednesday, April 30 for snow campers, to ensure preparation and safety.

 

 

WHEN:               

  • SNOW ADVENTURE DAY: Saturday, May 3, 10am to 4pm
  • SNOW CAMPING EXPERIENCE:  Saturday May 3, 10am to Sunday, May 4, 12noon
Sammy in the snow

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: 

None.  This is an easy trip, and you will be safe and warm!!! Safety and warmth is contingent upon bringing/signing up for the right gear and following instructions of the trip leader and assistant trip leaders. It is recommended that everyone carries a backpack (available from ICO.) But the distance is short!!!

WHO MAY JOIN?

  • ICO Volunteers, those who would like to become ICO Volunteers and interested family and friends
  • Group leaders and coordinators at ICO partner schools, groups, and agencies.
  • ICO Leaders and leaders of ICO partner groups may bring their participants

  • Snow Adventure participants must be 12 or over. Snow Camping participants must be 15 or over.

     

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING/SUPPLY? You are responsible for providing your gear and/or filling out the gear request form and getting it to Rob by Wednesday, April 30th. 

  • CLICK HERE for the Snow Adventure Day Gear/Food List
  • CLICK HERE for the Snow Camping Experience Gear/Food List


HOW DO I SIGN UP?  WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

  • To sign up or to get your questions answered, contact Trip Leader, Rob Schamberg:
    • BEST: Please email to RobSchamberg@gmail.com
    • 2nd BEST: Text Rob at 202-412-0698
    • IF NEEDED: Call Rob at 202-412-0698
  • Last day to sign up is Wednesday, April 30. This includes providing Rob with your gear list (clothing and equipment)
  • Last day to provide a signed waiver to Rob is Thursday, May 1. 



SPACE IS LIMITED ON BOTH THE ADVENTURE DAY TRIP AND THE SNOW CAMPING EXPERIENCE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.

PREFERENCE GIVEN TO ICO VOLUNTEERS AND TRIP LEADERS WILLING TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT TRIP LEADERS
 

DFS Group Shot Chickadee Ridge
Dean's Future Scholars at Chickadee Ridge, April 12, 2025