Itinerary for the Tahoe experience July 2022.
DAY 1 - ARRIVE
Saturday, July 23RD
Either arrive the night before or throughout the day. Airport transfer included.
This first day we will explore Truckee, take a yoga class, relax and settle in.
DAY 2 - Hit the Trails
Sunday, July 24TH
Breakfast in the house.
Dynamic warm-up and stretch.
Hike: Mt Judah loop - 6-miles with spectacular views of Donner Lake.
Lunch and free time in Truckee. (Lunch not included).
Afternoon: hang out at Donner Lake, grill on the beach for dinner (Dinner provided. )
Group meditation at the lake.
Day 3: Ramp up the challenge
Monday, July 25th
Breakfast in the house.
Yoga warm-up and stretch.
Hike: PCT to a hundred-year-old hut in the middle of the Sierras, optional extension to the top of Castle Peak. 8 miles + (Bring Snacks!)
Late Afternoon lunch at Rubicon Pizza (because it just may be the best pizza you’ve had). Lunch included.
Afternoon: Yoga practice.
Evening in Truckee or the house, dinner on your own (not included).
Day 4: Now THAT’s a Lake!
TUESDAY, JULY 26TH
Sunrise Workout
Breakfast at House
Pack for overnight camping and head to DL Bliss State Park.
Hike: Rubicon Trail to Emerald Bay, sandwich lunch at the Emerald Bay boat camp (lunch provided). Swimming, generally a relaxing and amazing time as you soak in the Lake Tahoe sights. Visit the DL Bliss beach. 8 miles of hiking.
Backpackers dinner at camp (provided).
Campfire, camp stories, and Self Love Club discussion.
Day 5: Desolation Wilderness
Wednesday, July 27th
Pack up camp and get to the trailhead by 8 AM.
Hike: Eagle Falls to Desolation Wilderness and Velma Lakes, come back down through Bay View State Park (10 miles).
Swimming at Velma Lakes - snacking lunch on the trail and at the lakes. (Lunch not provided).
Afternoon/evening at Sugar Pine point, option to rent Kayaks Stand up paddle boards or do nothing.
Dinner at Sugar Pine Point (dinner provided).
Day 6: take a “zero”
Thursday, July 28th
“Zero” is hiker lingo for 0 miles today.
Morning yoga practice.
Breakfast at house.
Optional: rent a bike and ride along the Truckee River.
Raft down the Truckee River (approx 2 hours, super relaxing).
Late lunch at River Run - nachos, burgers, and cocktails (Oh my…) (Lunch included).
Movie night: WILD - snacks for dinner. (Dinner provided).
DAY 7: Experience the pct
FRIDAY, July 29th
Rise early, breakfast at the house, and drive to the Sierra Buttes.
Hike: Sierra Butte Lookout Tower and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) trail to Highway 49. 11 miles. (Bring snacks, sun protection, and extra water!)
Lunch at Bassets or Sierraville (not included).
Group cook-out at nearby camp or at Jeff’s house (dinner provided).
Day 8: Wrap up and send off
Saturday, July 30th
Breakfast at the house
Morning workout.
Gondola to the top of Northstar, hiking at the top of the mountain (5+ miles), and lunch (all included).
Dinner at the house, closing meditation. (Dinner provided).
Departure (throughout the day.)
