Schneider Camp

This is the Wallowa’s deepest snowpack, consistently verified by the adjacent SnoTel site DEEP. Winter approach is 4-mile tow-in from Cornucopia Hwy on a groomed road by local Pan Handlers’ SnoMo Club(become a member!). Skin up last mile w/ 700ft gain to camp. The camp sits at 5500ft on private 160ac inholding surrounded by National Forest. Norway camp is 3 miles north. The Cornucopia Cabins are viewable to the west across Pine canyon.

Winter Night before Mike’s Boathouse dormitory cot/pad  accommodations intown; $50/head includes night before, bfast burrito, valueable storage and exit shower(38481 Sawmill Cutoff Ln.97834)

This is a year-round camp offered in summer as a downhill mountain bikers basecamp! Approach via Forest Service road 6610 off Clear Creek road in summer. Excellent single track in Meadow, Trail, and Clear Creek trails. Inquire about Sick Rick’s 5k decent trail off property back into valley. Shuttle service provided to Fish Lake 7000ft and pick up at Clear Creek SnoPark 4000ft. Plans in the works for a flow trail on basecamp property. Summer visitors car camp with spring water available and porta-potty latrine. 20ft Pacific Yurt has 7 cots and 32×12 Deluxe PlayHouse cabin has 2-lofts and 3-bench beds. Wood heated, all kitchen accoutrements, dinner table, bunk beds, chairs, latrine barrel(solids only no pee), and sauna!

SchiMeadow drive-in camp will be the southern hut end of future trans Wallowas hut to hut connecting communities of Halfway and Joseph OR. Yurtmiester is ecstatic about this new location for year-round stoke!

Schnieder Camp coordinates 45.00599, -117.17771.

• Winter Use Day of departure 0730 Trip Briefing.  Initial 4-mile snomo tow included.   Return shuss out 1 hour from camp to car.

The Details

• Camp fees:
  • Summer No fixed departure/end days…Freestyle
  • Summer Flatrate: $75/head per night up to 12
  • Winter Weekender Thrs.-Sun 4day/3nght $2250
  • Winter Midweeker Sun-Thrs 5day/4nght $3000
  • Winter Nightly  Exclusive use: $750/night for up to 12
  • Winter Porter Service: $2/lb roundtrip
  • 50% Deposit Confirms Reservation
  • Winter Balance due November 1 OR Forfeit Reservation
  • Payments accepted through Venmo @RiverGuideCb or paypal.me/yurtmiester

• WAH Liability Release Required
• Schneider Camp Liability Release Required
• Sno-Park Permits are Required: Follow this link to purchase. Permit link at bottom of page under “Permits”

Important Docs

• Gear List
• Hut Supplies
• Motley Property Camp Orientation
• Motley Property Camp FDG Routine
• Motley DIY Check Out List
• Emergency Response

Information Resources

• SnoTel Website
• Weather Forecast
  • Digital Pt Forecast
• Wallowa Avalanche Center

How to find available dates on the Calendar:

Calendar’s blocked dates indicate night between is reserved. So you can arrive the last blocked day. Or, you can join existing block when you see (#-open). Otherwise, no blocks means night between is open.