Because I hate myself, I'm thinking about a winter hike up the Snow Creek Trail to the Ranger Cabin. I've heard it can be hard to find, but it's also showing up in Basecamp and I've seen GPS coordinates for it as well.
I see that there's now a reservation system, but other than that, does anyone have an update on the condition of the cabin? I read a blog post from 2014 that implies that it is fairly well maintained (including pre-stocked with dry firewood for the stove) but haven't been able to find more recent info.
My plan is to arrive early, obtain permit/combination and park at Curry Village. Hike up, make base at the cabin, spend two nights, and then hike back down to the Valley.
I have AWD and chains for the car, and snowshoes for my feet. Figure I can reduce weight by leaving the tent behind but will bring emergency bivvy in case...just in case.
Any suggestions for the day I'm at the cabin? Nice winter day-hikes from there?
Thank you!
David