Hope Valley Winter Pictures
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Exterior Views of Merrill's Carson River Guest House
Here are some outside pictures of the surrounding area.
Main House
Guest House & Main House
Our Driveway
Guest House
Driveway
Resident Heron
Guest House
Main House
Grandson Grant Merrill
Guest House
Guest House
New Pictures of Merrill's Carson River Guest House
Here are some new interior pictures. We are having a beautiful winter. Skiing is great at all resorts. We are with in a 30 mile drive to Kirkwood and Heavenly Valley. Hope Valley is a mere 15 minutes away where the is excellent cross county skiing and snow mobiling.
Living Area
Living Area
Living Area
Living Area
Loft
Loft
Downstairs Bedroom
Downstairs Bedroom
Stairway to the Loft
Living Area
Bathroom
Stairways
Living Area
Ski Kirkwood
Kirkwood
CAMPS
Experience the legendary terrain of Kirkwood with our top coaches and guides. Our one and three day camps help you take your skills to the next level by using a variety of terrain and snow conditions. Browse E:K Camps
CLINICS
Our clinics are based on the terrain and conditions of the day. Designed to be short, effective and to the point, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day with your new skills. E:K guides will take you to parts of the mountain you may never have explored and help push you beyond your own boundaries. Browse E:K Clinics
Contact Expedition:Kirkwood to book your clinic or camp today.
STEEPS CAMPS (SKIERS ONLY)
These terrain specific co-ed camps focus on terrain exploration and skill development in off-piste conditions. Open to intermediate through expert skiers, camp cost includes six hours of coaching, lunch and video analysis (weather permitting) plus a brief introduction to backcountry gear and protocol. Groups are arranged based on ability and snow conditions.
Camps start promptly at 9am and run for six hours (camps with three people or less will run for four hours). Groups range from three to six people and are organized based on ability.
COST: Camp only $155 / Camp plus lift ticket $195
DATES: January 6th, February 23rd, March 17th, April 14th
WOMEN’S 1 DAY SKI/BOARD CAMP
Our Women's 1 Day Camps are for intermediate thru expert ladies (levels 6-9) looking for more than just a day at the spa! These six hour clinics offer a full day of coaching with some of our top female Expedition Guides. Camps focus on exploration and skill development in a variety of terrain and conditions. Cost includes lunch and video analysis (weather permitting).
Camps start promptly at 9am and run for six hours (camps with three people or less will run for four hours). Groups range from three to six people and are organized based on ability and snow conditions.
COST: Camp only $155 / Camp plus lift ticket $195
DATES: December 29th, January 12th, February 9th, April 13th
WOMEN’S 3-DAY CAMP
This one is just for the ladies! Open to intermediate thru expert skiers and riders, this three day escape is about fun, friendship, adventure and doing something just for you. Throughout the weekend, you will tackle a variety of terrain and snow conditions while working on terrain selection, off-piste and freestyle skiing and riding. Camp includes three days of continental breakfast and lunch, Friday night dinner, Saturday night wine and cheese party and a swag bag of goodies to take home with you. Members of the K2 Women's Alliance team will be there with women's specific gear for demo and to ski with the ladies on the weekend. Discount lodging for participants, call 800.967.7500.
COST: $475 (discount lift tickets available for $30/day for non-pass holders).
DATE: March 8th-10th, 2013
BACKCOUNTRY CAMP/AIARE LEVEL 1
New this year at Expedition:Kirkwood is the intensive four day Backcountry Camp for skiers and riders. Taught by professional guides and avalanche instructors, this camp will follow the American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) guidelines for a Level 1 Certificate. Students will walk away from the session with a solid understanding of how to travel safely and efficiently in a backcountry environment. The days will be mixed between classroom time and field sessions. View the course description, equipment list and additional resources.
COST: Camp only $500 / Camp plus four day lift ticket $620
DATE: February 15th-18th, 2013
PROGRESSION SESSIONS - SKI/BOARD
These two hour, hard-charging clinics are terrific for skiers and boarders wanting to brush up on technique and master the skills to handle whatever might come their way. Progression Sessions focus on the conditions of the day and our guides lead by example using the chairlift for instructional time so your time on the snow is spent riding. No waiting in lift lines and lots of laps!
Clinics run from 11am – 1pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (holiday dates: 12/24 - 12/28/2012; 12/31/2012; 1/1/2013; 1/21/2013; 2/18/2013)
COST: $50
BACKCOUNTRY AWARENESS CLINICS
Our Backcountry Awareness Course is a great introduction to avalanche awareness and will create a solid foundation upon which to build skills in the AIARE Level 1 Course. Learn the basic skills needed to venture safely inside resort boundaries or into basic lift accessed backcountry terrain in this four hour course. Course covers avalanche awareness and avoidance, equipment usage, snow observations and safe terrain travel techniques. Clinics are lead by Expedition Guides and are limited to 8-10 participants. Strong intermediate through upper skill level needed.
Clinics start promptly at 10am with 1.5 hours of classroom time and 2.5 hours of field time. Advance reservations are highly recommended, clinics fill up fast and have a maximum of 12 participants.
COST: Clinic only $60 / Clinic plus lift ticket $100
DATES: December 9th, December 30th, January 5th, January 13th, January 26th, February 10th, February 24th, March 16th, March 30, April 13th
CAMPS
Experience the legendary terrain of Kirkwood with our top coaches and guides. Our one and three day camps help you take your skills to the next level by using a variety of terrain and snow conditions. Browse E:K Camps
CLINICS
Our clinics are based on the terrain and conditions of the day. Designed to be short, effective and to the point, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day with your new skills. E:K guides will take you to parts of the mountain you may never have explored and help push you beyond your own boundaries. Browse E:K Clinics
Contact Expedition:Kirkwood to book your clinic or camp today.
STEEPS CAMPS (SKIERS ONLY)
These terrain specific co-ed camps focus on terrain exploration and skill development in off-piste conditions. Open to intermediate through expert skiers, camp cost includes six hours of coaching, lunch and video analysis (weather permitting) plus a brief introduction to backcountry gear and protocol. Groups are arranged based on ability and snow conditions.
Camps start promptly at 9am and run for six hours (camps with three people or less will run for four hours). Groups range from three to six people and are organized based on ability.
COST: Camp only $155 / Camp plus lift ticket $195
DATES: January 6th, February 23rd, March 17th, April 14th
WOMEN’S 1 DAY SKI/BOARD CAMP
Our Women's 1 Day Camps are for intermediate thru expert ladies (levels 6-9) looking for more than just a day at the spa! These six hour clinics offer a full day of coaching with some of our top female Expedition Guides. Camps focus on exploration and skill development in a variety of terrain and conditions. Cost includes lunch and video analysis (weather permitting).
Camps start promptly at 9am and run for six hours (camps with three people or less will run for four hours). Groups range from three to six people and are organized based on ability and snow conditions.
COST: Camp only $155 / Camp plus lift ticket $195
DATES: December 29th, January 12th, February 9th, April 13th
WOMEN’S 3-DAY CAMP
This one is just for the ladies! Open to intermediate thru expert skiers and riders, this three day escape is about fun, friendship, adventure and doing something just for you. Throughout the weekend, you will tackle a variety of terrain and snow conditions while working on terrain selection, off-piste and freestyle skiing and riding. Camp includes three days of continental breakfast and lunch, Friday night dinner, Saturday night wine and cheese party and a swag bag of goodies to take home with you. Members of the K2 Women's Alliance team will be there with women's specific gear for demo and to ski with the ladies on the weekend. Discount lodging for participants, call 800.967.7500.
COST: $475 (discount lift tickets available for $30/day for non-pass holders).
DATE: March 8th-10th, 2013
BACKCOUNTRY CAMP/AIARE LEVEL 1
New this year at Expedition:Kirkwood is the intensive four day Backcountry Camp for skiers and riders. Taught by professional guides and avalanche instructors, this camp will follow the American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) guidelines for a Level 1 Certificate. Students will walk away from the session with a solid understanding of how to travel safely and efficiently in a backcountry environment. The days will be mixed between classroom time and field sessions. View the course description, equipment list and additional resources.
COST: Camp only $500 / Camp plus four day lift ticket $620
DATE: February 15th-18th, 2013
PROGRESSION SESSIONS - SKI/BOARD
These two hour, hard-charging clinics are terrific for skiers and boarders wanting to brush up on technique and master the skills to handle whatever might come their way. Progression Sessions focus on the conditions of the day and our guides lead by example using the chairlift for instructional time so your time on the snow is spent riding. No waiting in lift lines and lots of laps!
Clinics run from 11am – 1pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (holiday dates: 12/24 - 12/28/2012; 12/31/2012; 1/1/2013; 1/21/2013; 2/18/2013)
COST: $50
BACKCOUNTRY AWARENESS CLINICS
Our Backcountry Awareness Course is a great introduction to avalanche awareness and will create a solid foundation upon which to build skills in the AIARE Level 1 Course. Learn the basic skills needed to venture safely inside resort boundaries or into basic lift accessed backcountry terrain in this four hour course. Course covers avalanche awareness and avoidance, equipment usage, snow observations and safe terrain travel techniques. Clinics are lead by Expedition Guides and are limited to 8-10 participants. Strong intermediate through upper skill level needed.
Clinics start promptly at 10am with 1.5 hours of classroom time and 2.5 hours of field time. Advance reservations are highly recommended, clinics fill up fast and have a maximum of 12 participants.
COST: Clinic only $60 / Clinic plus lift ticket $100
DATES: December 9th, December 30th, January 5th, January 13th, January 26th, February 10th, February 24th, March 16th, March 30, April 13th
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Fall Color
Summer has been short and fall is arriving soon. There is a little nip in the air. Make your reservation for Late September and October for some of the best fall colors in California.
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