Starting at the Three Sisters Backcountry yurts, with the Tam McArthur rim as our backdrop, we will head out for a scenic navigation around the snow-covered Three Creeks Lake, meandering through a mixed-conifer forest within the glacial cirque. Upon our return to the yurts, we will enjoy a well-earned lunch and time around the fire before making our final departure.

$220 per person

Tour Timing:

• Depart Wanderlust office: 7:30am, Pickup in Sisters: 8:00am

• Arrive at Upper Three Creeks Sno-Park: 8:20am, Return to Sno-Park: 1:00pm

• Return to Sisters: 1:30pm, Return to Wanderlust office: 2:00pm

Mileage: About 2 miles

Transportation: From the Upper Three Creeks Sno-Park, the group will be transported by snowmobile to our snowshoe destination of Three Creeks Lake. The Snowmobile trip will take roughly 45 minutes depending on snow conditions. We will be transported by snowmobile back to the sno-park after our snowshoe adventure as well. More info about the transportation via snowmobile can be found here.

Elevation: We will be snowshoeing at roughly 6,500ft above sea level. During average winters at this elevation, we typically have a very reliable, deep snowpack. To learn more about the tour experience during periods of lower snow such as early and late season, click here.

This adventure will center around Jefferson View Shelter, a quaint warming hut surrounded by panoramic views of Mt. Jefferson, The Three Sisters, and even Mt. Hood on clear days. Upon our arrival to the warming hut, we will enjoy a scenic lunch before we snowshoe to an access road where we will be transported back to our starting point.

$200 per person

Tour Timing:

• Depart Wanderlust office: 8:00am, Pickup in Sisters: 8:30am

• Arrive at Upper Three Creeks Sno-Park: 8:50am, Return to Sno-Park: 12:10pm

• Return to Sisters: 12:30pm, Return to Wanderlust office: 1:00pm

Mileage: About 2-3 miles depending on route and snow conditions

Transportation: From the Upper Three Creeks Sno-Park, the group will be transported by snowmobile to our snowshoe destination. The Snowmobile trip will take roughly 10-15 minutes depending on snow conditions. We will be transported back to the sno-park via snowmobile as well. More info about the transportation via snowmobile can be found here.

Elevation: We will be snowshoeing at roughly 5,800ft of elevation. During the early and late winter season, this elevation can act as a middle ground where temperatures fluctuate near freezing. To learn more about the tour experience during these early and late season periods, click here.

Starting at the Three Sisters Backcountry yurts, we will head north, dropping in elevation as we journey towards Jefferson View Shelter, a quaint warming hut surrounded by panoramic views of Mt. Jefferson, The Three Sisters, and even Mt. Hood on clear days. Upon our arrival to the warming hut, we will revel in a well-earned lunch before we snowshoe to an access road where we will be transported back to our starting point. The trek will be anywhere from 4-6 miles, dropping about 800 feet of elevation as we descend from Three Creeks Lake toward the shelter. If you have questions about the difficulty of the tour, please call our office.

$230 per person

Tour Timing:

• Depart Wanderlust office: 7:30am, Pickup in Sisters: 8:00am

• Arrive at Upper Three Creeks Sno-Park: 8:20am, Return to Sno-Park: 2:00pm

• Return to Sisters: 2:30pm, Return to Wanderlust office: 3:00pm

Mileage: About 5 miles

Transportation: From the Upper Three Creeks Sno-Park, the group will be transported by snowmobile to our snowshoe destination of Three Creeks Lake. The Snowmobile trip will take roughly 45 minutes depending on snow conditions. We will be transported back to the sno-park via snowmobile as well. More info about the transportation via snowmobile can be found here.

Elevation & Seasonality: Our snowshoe will begin at an elevation of 6,500ft. As we make our way toward Jefferson View Shelter we will drop in elevation to 5,800ft. At our starting elevation, we typically have reliable winter temps and snowpack. As we lose elevation on our tour, we may experience more fluctuations in temperature, especially during early and late season. Click here to learn more about weather and seasonality

Our first day of adventure will start at Three Creeks Lake, navigating around the stunning body of water as we gaze in awe at the Tam McArthur Rim. After our excursion, we will settle into our yurts, gathering around the wood burning stoves that keep the yurts warm and welcoming. After a freshly prepared dinner, we will venture back outside to stargaze in one of the best locations in all of Central Oregon - miles away from electricity, there is no better location to take in the constellations and galaxies above. Perhaps you decide to cap your night off with a sauna session or sipping hot cocoa by the fire. The following morning, after a hearty breakfast, we will set out for a snowshoe trek to Jefferson View Shelter, garnering unforgettable views of the volcanoes that make our region a true one-of-a-kind. We will eat lunch at the shelter before a final, short snowshoe back to our starting point. The snowshoe to Jefferson View Shelter will be about 4-6 miles long, dropping about 800 ft of elevation as we make our way. If you have questions about the difficulty of the tour, please call our office.

Please call to inquire at (541) 389-8359 or click here to fill out our custom/private tour contact form and we will reach out to you!