The WSU Outdoor Program will begin taking reservations for the Bloomington Canyon Yurt at 8am November 2nd 2009

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For Reservations call the Outdoor Program at 801-626-6373
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The WSU Outdoor Program has expanded its rental program to include the Bloomington Canyon Yurt in beautiful Bear Lake, Idaho. The yurt rental program is available to WSU students and the general public. The Bloomington Canyon Yurt opens up some of the best ski and snowmobile terrain Idaho has to offer.

The Mongolian-style Yurt is outfitted with a wooden floor, wood burning stove, kitchen, and bunks for up to 10. The Yurt is located up Bloomington Canyon. The trail heads is approximately 108 miles from the Weber State University Campus.
	Information Location: Bloomington Canyon, Idaho Altitude: 7619 Distance To Yurt From Trail Head: 7mi Elevation Change: 1600 Occupancy Max: 12

Important Information
• Bloomington canyon is a multi use recreation destination. Bloomington canyon can see low to heavy snowmobile traffic during the winter months, please travel to the side of the groomed trail and be cautious.
• Trail can be difficult to find during winter months. Your group must be able to read a map and or use a GPS.
• Group must be sufficiently prepared to stay out in the elements for a minimum of one night in a worst case scenario, do not underestimate the 7.3mile 1600ft vertical skin to the yurt. Plan ahead and be prepared.
• Groups should plan to depart from the trial head no later than 9am in order to arrive safely at the yurt before dark.
• Groups should be knowledgeable and experienced back country travelers.

Terrain
No avalanche terrain on approach or threatening the yurt. However, terrain surrounding the yurt can produce avalanches.

Amenities
• 2 bunks w/pads (each bunk bed sleeps 4)
• 1 two place fold out bed w/pads (sleeps 2)
• 2 Cots
• Wood burning stove
• LP gas cook stove
• Full complement of pots pans and dishes for cooking, eating and drinking
• Solar Powered lights
• LP gas lantern
• Shallow Pit Toilet
• Wood: Split what you burn

Recommended Equipment
• 0 deg. sleeping bag
• Food
• Extra clothes
• Avalanche beacon
• Extra Batteries
• Shovel
• Probe
• Skis/ Snowboard
• Skins
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen