Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Adventure Learning Trip Report : Emigration Canyon Yurt Trip





We always look forward to our annual yurt trips, generally taking place in February or March to capitalize on the winter weather. This time around was no exception as we were heading into a new yurt that none of our adventure learning staff had been to before. 




Whenever we are faced with new territory and have to find a 20-foot round shelter amongst the expansive forest, we look forward to the adventure. Warm weather was on the horizon but there was plenty of snow for snowshoeing and pulling the heavy food sled. 


The total distance hiked to reach the yurt was just about 4.5 miles with around 800 feet of elevation gain. We did see three moose on our hike in and also another three, more than likely the same ones, on our way back out. 



Time at the yurt was passed playing games, making food, reading books, splitting wood, stoking the fire, sledding, and hiking further up the mountain during the day and even at night to gaze at the star-filled sky.



Yurt life is hard to replicate and the enjoyment is often hard to describe to someone that has never spent time in one. The comfort and warmth you enjoy while staying in a yurt is countered with ruggedness and remoteness so naturally offered by winter. 


Mike Bodrero, Adventure Learning Coordinator

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