Overnight · Dec – Apr and summer
YurtsGalena is a day lodge — the only beds are four canvas yurts on the ridge behind it, a mile up by ski or snowshoe.
Choose your yurt
Nights left this winterReal availability from the lodge’s booking calendar. Pick a yurt and a check-in night — we’ll add it up, then FareHarbor takes the booking.
Senate View
Overlooking Senate Meadows at the southern end of the ridge behind the lodge. The closest yurt, with a lovely view and a great sledding hill (bring your own sled). Book it with Star’s Perch next door for a bigger group.
- Sleeps
- 8 8-person
- Climb from the lodge
- +225 ft ~1 mi
- Getting there
- 15–30 min on snowshoes · 30–60 min on skis
- Beds
- Two bunks with double futons below, singles on top, plus a double futon couch
Senate View + Star’s Perch are a minute apart — book both for a group of 16.
December 202611 nights open
Open Taken84 nights left Dec – Apr · FareHarbor, 31 Oct
Pick a check-in night on the calendar
Pay in full to reserve. Check-in 2–5 pm, out by 11. Full refund until three weeks out, less $25.
What’s up there
Stove lit, kettle onEach yurt is a warm, simple cabin in canvas. You split and stock the firewood; we leave the rest.
- Wood stove + firewood (split and restock your pile)
- 2-burner propane stove and fuel
- Pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, mugs, percolator
- Bunks and futons with foam mats
- Goal Zero solar lights, lanterns as backup
- Books, games, snow shovels, newspaper, matches
- Paper towels, toilet paper — and an outhouse
- One pull-behind sled per yurt in winter
You bring
0/7 packed
Before you go
Yurt questions
How do I get to the yurts?
In winter only by human power — ski or snowshoe, no walking. Senate View, Star’s Perch and Honeymoon are about a mile from the lodge with an uphill start to gain the ridge: 15–30 minutes on snowshoes or 30–60 on Nordic skis. Miner’s is 30–40 minutes on skis (flatter but still uphill) or an hour on snowshoes. In summer you can drive (higher-clearance vehicle), bike or walk — Miner’s is the easiest to drive to.
How do I get my gear up?
One pull sled comes with every yurt — it’s uphill, so pack wisely (no luggage or coolers). For a fee we can haul your gear up by snowmobile and toboggan; ask when you book, we need notice.
What do we eat?
The lodge is open for lunch 11–3:30, espresso and breakfast sandwiches from 9 — but not every night for dinner. In winter, order our gourmet “Heat & Eat” yurt dinner 24 hours ahead and pick it up at check-in. In summer, there’s the Thursday night BBQ.
Is there water or electricity?
No running water: in winter you melt snow (start with a little water in the pot), in summer bring jugs — you can fill them at the lodge. Each yurt has a Goal Zero solar system for the lights; please don’t charge devices.
Check-in and check-out?
Check-in 2–5 pm, check-out by 11 am. Arriving after 5? Call ahead — the doors often lock at 5 and there may be nobody around. Bring a headlamp, have your rentals reserved 24 h ahead, park on the edge of the lot and grab your sled by the ski-shop fence.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, at every yurt, summer and winter. In winter snowshoe in with your dog (the Nordic trails to the yurts are closed to dogs) and keep them away from the clean-snow area. Don’t leave them alone in a warm yurt in summer.
Is rental gear or a trail pass included?
A snowshoe pass is included; skiing in needs a BCRD trail pass. Skis and snowshoes aren’t included — stop at the shop before you head up.
Cancellation?
Full refund up to three weeks before your stay, less $25 card and admin fees. No refunds inside three weeks.
Any other lodging?
No — Galena is a day lodge and the yurts are its only beds. In summer there’s plenty of dispersed camping off the Forest Service roads.