10/01/2023 - Sequoia Parks Conservancy is working with the National Park Service to reopen the Pear Lake Winter Hut for the 2023/2024 season. It will be open for overnight reservations from December to April. Detailed information regarding reservations, fees, and regulations will be available on our website in October, with reservations set to begin in November, pending final National Park Service approval. Stay informed by following us on social media or subscribing to our newsletter.

Questions? Please email SFI@sequoiaparks.org

​This historic cabin is available to the public from December to April (weather, snow and trail conditions may change closure date). The advanced level ski/snowshoe trail offers a chance to explore the beautiful wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter months with a cozy cabin waiting for you at the end of your day. Begin your trip at 7,200 feet at Wolverton and ascend a steep six miles east to the Pear Lake area of 9,200 feet. The hut sleeps ten people and offers many amenities to lighten your load. Advance reservations are required. 

​The trip to the hut is for experienced backcountry skiers under potentially dangerous, winter conditions. For your safety, it is advised that you review all information provided and be prepared for your trip.  

Equipment provided at the hut:
Ten bunks with mattresses (no bedding)
Wood pellet heating stove with fuel
Composting toilet
Coleman cookstoves (fuel not provided)
Cooking utensils, plates, mugs, and bowls
Caretaker

Equipment you need to bring:
Sleeping bag for freezing temperatures
Propane fuel and matches
Water purification equipment
Food
Clothes and personal gear

The following link provides an extensive checklist of suggested gear you might bring on a typical backcountry skiing or winter camping trip. Use your experience and skills to determine what is most appropriate to bring for your trip.
Download suggested items checklist

​We are working on a new reservation system that will be up soon.