Peter Grubb Hut
Thursday, Sept 14, 2017

DIFFICULTY:  Moderate/Strenuous due to high elevation.

ELEVATION GAIN: Starting elev near Donner Summit 7,100 feet. Highest elev Castle Pass about 7,900 feet via PCT. Then down to Peter Grubb Hut at elev 7,800 feet.

HIKE DISTANCE: 6 miles total, up, over, down, back up, back down, not a loop hike.

DESCRIPTION: Peter Grubb Hut was built in 1939 by friends and family as a memorial to Peter Grubb, who died on a bicycling tour of Europe at the age of 18.

LUNCH: Lunch or snack at edge of meadow near hut. Views of peaks.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  Approximately 75 minute drive and 60 miles. Return time to Lincoln mid afternoon. A donation of $9 is suggested for riders.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Leader Dan Cortinovis. Sweep Wilma Cortinovis

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  Two pit toilets at PCT Trailhead near Boreal Ski Area.

PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:           

1. Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), Health Card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when you hike.

2. If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.

3. Always bring two pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike.  Do not get your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.

4. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snack

RISKS:  High elevation hiking can cause altitude sickness.

RAIN CANCELS HIKE.

QUESTIONS:  Call Dan Cortinovis at 925-262-7345

MEETING TIME:  7:30 AM in the Orchard Creek Parking Lot – Leaving time is 7:45 AM