Brochure
Please download the PFI 2008 brochure (pdf).
Registration
To register, please download,complete,and submit the registration form (pdf).
Summer 2008 Hidden Lakes Dates:
- Sunday, July 6 through Friday, July 11
- Sunday, August 3 through Friday, August 8
Sample Schedule (pdf)
Information you need to know before you register:
Here at 6400 feet you might find yourself out of breath because the air is thinner or just because of the stunning natural beauty that surrounds you.
Hidden Lakes is about 30 miles west of Truckee, a few miles off of I-80, and sits on top of a mountain pass surrounded by Tahoe National Forest. It has been used by many groups and by William Jessup University for field trips.
Mark McReynolds, PFI Program Director, and Karen McReynolds, WJU Assistant Professor of Science, spent several weeks in each of three summers conducting a survey of the property and can’t wait to arrive there again.
Sleeping Platforms
Housing is on platforms with gorgeous landscape views of the High Sierra. Bringing a tent is possible, but most people prefer to count the stars as they go to sleep in their sleeping bag. Large foam pads are available and provide a comfortable place to sleep; you can bring your own pad or air mattress as well.
Mosquitoes are not a problem at this elevation, rain is very rare in the summer, and few people come up here because the road leading to the lodge has a gate on it.
There are two physically and visually separate areas of platforms for men and women – one on each side of the Lodge. Sleeping platforms are about 100 feet from the Lodge and bathrooms.
Bathrooms
All bath facilities have hot and cold water. Inside the Lodge are two complete bathrooms with flush toilet, sink and shower. On the outside of the Lodge are two toilets and sinks, as well as an outside shower.
The Lodge
This area has a meeting room and full kitchen, as well as two outside meeting areas.
Grounds, Trails and Roads
In general, the immediate lodge grounds are not suitable for people with knee or ankle problems or those unable to negotiate stairs. Trails are primitive and not well maintained. Roads are well maintained, but are at times steep and slippery with loose material covering them. Transportation will be provided to the bottom of a dirt road and we will shuttle people to the lodge. There is no public access to Hidden Lakes and we will use a gated road to get there.
Health Concerns
Due to the rocky, uneven terrain, people with knee or ankle problems or those unable to negotiate stairs should not attend. Persons having known major health issues which could lead to an emergency situation should take note that the nearest hospital is in Truckee and about one hour away.
Cell Phone, Internet Access and Computers
Many cell phones work well as there is a cell phone tower close to the lodge. There is no Internet access, but there are electrical outlets to power or charge a portable computer.
