Winter at "The Nellie" - Private Yurt Overlooking Grant Lake
Self Supported Public Use Yurt Stay
Get ready for a beautiful, self-supported, winter adventure on Grant Lake near Moose Pass. Depending on the weather conditions, you may want to bring along your snowshoes, cross country skis, snow machine, or ice skates to help you explore this winter wonderland. After a day of fun, warm up next to the wood stove in a 4-season, Alaska handmade yurt with views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Where
Moose Pass is less than 100 miles south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula and just 29 miles north of Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park.
The yurt is located on Grant Lake, just over 2 miles from the center of Moose Pass. Winter access to the yurt requires crossing Trail Lake while it is frozen, and it is your responsibility to assess the safety of the ice prior to crossing.
This is a self-supported adventure; previous backcountry winter travel experience is required. Winter conditions are variable, and we are unable to guarantee ice conditions. Using the railroad bridge to cross Trail Lake is not allowed.
About Our Yurt “The Nellie”
This cozy little hideaway is named after none other than Alaska Nellie, a legendary pioneer who once called this rugged wilderness home. Nellie was a true trailblazer, and we hope that as you settle in at this yurt, you will feel just as welcome as Nellie’s guests did all those years ago and maybe even find a little bit of inspiration from the amazing pioneer herself.
With accommodations for up to 5 people, “The Nellie” features bunks with one double bed and three twin beds, as well as plenty of shelving and hooks to hang up your gear. There’s a handmade spruce table in the center, and you might find a few board games and a deck of cards for some old-fashioned fun during your stay.
What's at Camp
- Comfy expedition style camp mattress for each bunk
- Coleman 2 burner stove (Gas canister not incuded)
- Cooking pot, pan & basic cooking utensils
- Woodstove to heat the yurt (Split firewood may not be provided)
- Wood splitting axe & bow saw
- Bear box for storing food & other scented items
- Gray water treatment system near camp kitchen to discard water from cooking and dishwashing
- Open air outhouse (Possibly the best view in camp!)
What to Bring
- Synthetic Outdoor Clothing (Cotton is rotten!)
- Sleeping bag
- Propane (If you want to use the included 2 burner stove, bring a green Coleman 16oz propane cylinder)
- Personal plate, mug & utensils
- Water or water filter
- Headlamp
- Firewood for campfire if desired (Check for fire bans!)
- Extra lighter or matches
- Toilet paper (We do our best to keep the TP stocked, but bring a roll as a precaution in case someone used more than their share.)
- Food, friends & sense of adventure!
How Much
Our Public Use Yurt varies in price depending on availability and season. Click the ‘Book It’ button below to check availability and pricing.
Why
Connecting People with the Natural Beauty and History of Moose Pass
Our mission with this public use yurt is to create access for people to get outside to explore the great outdoors, and learn more about the environment around us. Connecting with the history of a place and the natural world that surrounds it can be immensely inspiring. We believe that one great trip into the outdoors can be the catalyst people need to become better stewards of the land and defenders of our natural spaces.
We want to make sure that what we offer isn’t just fun but also educational and enlightening. Our hope is that after staying at our yurt, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding of our mountains, our community and the cultural landscape that surrounds us. And of course we hope to have you back again and again!
One of our main goals is to provide a more personalized experience for your backcountry yurt adventure. We want you to be comfortable, yet still feel that sense of connection that you really only seem to get when you’re out, away from the distractions of a modern world.