Sierra MultiSport Camp -- CANCELLED --
Lakeshore Resort, Huntington Camp
August 1 - 3, 2008
Our summer camp combines a traditional, rustic Sierra camp experience with a Team Sheeper MultiSport format. We'll be based Lakeshore Resort, 70 miles northeast of Fresno on clear, alpine Lake Huntington at 7,000 feet. The camp is surrounded by three of the most popular recreational lakes of the Sierra: Edison, Florence and Shaver.
Our multisport camp includes open water lake swims, trail runs or hikes, road cycling and recovery stretching. This camp is a key progression opportunity for Season II events (late summer and fall triathlons, 24-hour Triathlon, and Death Valley Cycling Tour). If you want to combine training with a family outing, this is a great camp to bring your family. There are plenty of outdoor recreation activities right at Lakeshore, just reserve a family size cabin.
Lakeshore is a special place that lies in the heart of the Sierra between two vast National Parks, Yosemite to the north and Kings Canyon to the south. We'll be in an alpine zone above the broad, gently sloping ramp of the Sierra foothills and away from most intense summer heat. Here the tilted fault-blocks of the Sierra range reveal granite outcrops and the dense conifer forest gives way to fragile meadows. In this area the Sierra is not a single ridge but a complex of lofty crests that branch away from the main spine. One of these branching ranges, the Kaiser Range, rises 3000' just above Lake Huntington's north shore. One of the camp hikes will take us to base of Kaiser Peak (10,320'). On Mono Hot Springs - Lake Thomas Edison we will explore the headwaters of the south fork of San Joaquin River. The San Joaquin is one of 11 major Sierra river systems that carry snowpack runoff to the west. Further downstream the Mokelumne, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced Rivers all empty their waters into the San Joaquin, which eventually converges with the Sacramento River to form the delta waters of the San Francisco Bay, 250 miles away. The roads above Mono Hot Springs are steep, narrow and rough – but they reward us with the deepest satisfaction of being close to the natural world.
- Cost and How to Register
- Camp Plans
- Meeting Place and Accomodations
- Meals
- Support
- Maps
- Preparation
- Gear to Bring
- Meeting Place and Time
Cost and How to Register
- Team Sheeper will provide maps, two dinners, three breakfasts, three lunches and guidance on all sports.
- Lodging not included. You will need to make your own cabin reservations at Lakeshore Resort. Please book by June 30th. The lodge has a very short season and they want to ensure that they do not turn away other guests during our camp.
- This covers Friday and Saturday breakfast and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Lunches are on your own. Lakeshore has a restaurant and general store. Some cabins have small kitchen. The Lakeshore website gives the floorplan of each cabin.
Camp Plans
We are still working out the cycling routes and trail run/hike opportunities. One ride will go over Kaiser Pass (9175') and continue to Lake Thomas Edison and/or Florence Lake (40-50 miles). Another ride will be the loop around Huntington Lake that drops down to Shaver Lake (5370') covering about 40 miles. Another ride will go north on Stumps Springs. Hikes/runs will take us into the Sierra high country of the Kaiser Wilderness and the Dinky Lake Wilderness for the commanding views of much of the central Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The goal of the camp is to be active and alert in a fresh environment. There will be shorter options and turn around points so each athlete can find a balance of vitality and comfort.
Day 1: Kaiser Pass – Mono Hot Springs
We'll ride up and over Kaiser Pass (9175'), descend to the south fork of the San Joaquin and climb again to Lake Thomas Edison. After a 60 min run/walk along the lake shore we'll gather for lunch on the sunny deck at Vermillion Resort before reversing our ride back to Lakeshore. This is a high altitude day of acclimatization. The roads will be steep but very quiet, perfect for everyone finding their own pace and settling into the camp way of life. After some down time at Lakeshore, we'll test the lake temperature with a short swim, parallel to the shore, wetsuits optional.
Day 2: Triathlon Race Simulation
Even if you never plan do a triathlon, you'll get the chance to compress three sports into a 4 hour training effort in a patterned flow through a .5 mile swim loop, 10 mile bike out and back loop and 3 mile run course. We'll have a staff member out in the water and on the bike course to coach and support. Lakeshore resort will provide a hearty lunch. In the afternoon we're offering an optional hike to the Kaiser Ridge, there will be loop and turn around options. On Saturday night, Lakeshore serves their Prime Rib dinner (with other entrée and menu options). If you still have energy, go dancing in 'town' to Los Hooligans.
Day 3: Huntington to Shaver Lake
For our last camp day, we'll start with a morning swim before team breakfast, then cycle around Huntington Lake, dropping down to Shaver Lake (5370'), covering about 40 miles. Some riders may opt for additional miles on Stumps Springs. We'll close the camp with lunch to allow athletes to drive back to the Bay Area on Sunday afternoon.
Meeting Place and Accomodations
You must book your own cabins. Team Sheeper cabins will be held only until June 30th, after that date cabins may not be available.
Since we will meet at 7:00 am at Lakeshore on Friday morning, all athletes will need to travel to Lakeshore Resort at Huntington Lake on Thursday. Plan on a 5 hour drive stopping for with dinner en route. We will gather in the team lounge at 8pm on Thursday evening to welcome camp athletes and their families
| Thursday-Saturday July 31-August 2 | Cabin Options | Camping Options |
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Lakeshore Resort 559-893-3193 Directions from Menlo Pool to Lakeshore via Pacheco Pass to Madera (224 miles, 5 hr) |
The cabins at Lakeshore were built in the 1920-1940's. They are clean and rustic and offer electricity, hot water and wall heaters. There are free internet connections in the upper lobby of the main office. The cabins have various configurations and prices. For example, A1 has 1 queen and 1 single in one room and accommodates 2 or 3 people, D8 has a queen and two singles in two rooms and accommodates 3-4 people. Prices vary between $80-170 per night. Go to the Lakeshore website and select the room that will work best for you and your roommates. |
Tent Camping is also available at one of the numerous camping sites scattered around the lake. To access a list of the sites and to book your reservations, go to: Reservations for campgrounds in the Sierra National Forest are available by contacting the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.ReserveUSA.com. To see which campgrounds accept reservations, click here. This is a list of the campgrounds available at Huntington Lake in order of proximity to the Lakeshore Resort. |
Meals
- On Friday and Saturday we'll have team dinners at Lakeshore Resort. On Saturday there is an option to have Lakeshore's special Black Angus Prime Rib dinner.
- On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we'll have team breakfasts at Lakeshore Resort.
- Team Sheeper will provide box lunches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at a mid day break on the trail or road.
- After each day of riding, we'll put out the usual Team Lounge post-ride snacks
Support
Sig Paulozzo, our experienced support driver and all-around helpful camp wrangler will provide sag and logistical support. We place a great emphasis on safety and will do our very best to see that each rider arrives at our transition areas and home base safely.
Maps
The best map to use for this tour is the AAA Sierra Nevada and Yosemite Area.
Preparation
Make sure your bike is in excellent working condition, there are no bike shops in the area. Everyone should bring spare tires, tubes and a basic set of seat bag tools.
Gear to Bring
- Bring the usual cycling and running gear. Consider bringing trail shoes if you have them.
- Wetsuit and open water swim gear.
- Warm clothes for cool evening temperatures
Meeting Place and Time
We will meet at the Lakeshore Resort dining room, Lake Huntington, at 7:00 am on August 1st for breakfast, prepared to ride. A pre-tour letter will be sent to all registered athletes in the week prior to the camp.
