Weekend Trips: $2,881.79 • Midweek Trips: $3,458.15 • Sleeps 8 people
Discover the Norway Camp yurt in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains—a rare backcountry skiing retreat blending rugged powder runs with cozy, double-decker yurt comfort. Perfect for winter adventurers craving authentic wilderness and warmth under one roof.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4–5 days
Fitness Level
You should have good cardiovascular endurance and strength suitable for multi-day backcountry skiing and winter hiking.
Wildlife
History
The Wallowa Mountains have long been homeland to the Nez Perce tribe and are now protected within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, established in 1940.
Conservation
Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles; Norway Camp operates with a low-impact philosophy to preserve the fragile alpine environment.
Wallowa Alpine Huts
Weekend Trips: $2,881.79 • Midweek Trips: $3,458.15 • Sleeps 8 people
Wallowa Alpine Huts operates out of Enterprise, Oregon, and runs guided backcountry and mountain-bike camps and day-guided experiences across the Wallowa Mountains.
The operation places multiple yurts and cabins at remote camps including McCully Basin, Norway Camp, Big Sheep Camp, Schneider Camp, and Cornucopia Camp, providing options for small groups and exclusive rentals. McCully Camp is noted for 41 seasons of history and offers gourmet meals and cozy yurts; McCully is available as exclusive rental or small-group programs.
Norway Camp uses a 20-foot double-decker yurt with a kitchen and dining area below and sleeping for eight above. Big Sheep Camp sits behind Wing Ridge near a 7500 ft saddle and features sleep cabins, a shared kitchen yurt, and a sauna. Schneider Camp runs year-round programming with downhill mountain biking, shuttle access, wood-heated yurts or deluxe cabins, and a sauna.
Cornucopia Camp focuses on below-tree-line glade skiing with routes connecting Summit Creek to the Cornucopia mastiff, offered as four-day weekend or five-day midweek options. Non camp-based day guides provide rescue drills, alpine touring or splitboarding, and local route selection with post-trip access to Joseph, Oregon for food and brews. Big Sheep participants access camp via the Wagon Rd. Trail and can relax in the on-site sauna after outings. Camp listings note wood heating, communal kitchen yurts, and self-contained sleeping spaces that support multi-day backcountry skiing and mountain-biking trips. It also coordinates trip logistics. Wallowa Alpine Huts markets remote lodging, small-group formats, and local guiding to provide access to varied Wallowa terrain.
Base Location
Enterprise, OR
Field operations in the Wallowa Mountains
Tours Offered
7 experiences
Backcountry camps and day guides
Seasons Hosted
41 seasons
Historic McCully Basin record
Accommodations
Yurts & Cabins
Shared kitchens, saunas, wood heat
Reserve small-group camps, exclusive rentals, or a guided day tour from Enterprise, Oregon.
Bring high-quality winter sleeping bags
The camp provides cots and pads, but you must bring your own winter-rated sleeping bag for warmth.
Prepare for challenging winter terrain
Backcountry skiing here requires solid avalanche awareness and fitness; check local forecasts before heading out.
Pack lightweight, warm clothing
Layering is key in mountain winter environments; bring moisture-wicking base layers and insulated outerwear.
Plan travel to Halfway in advance
Road conditions can vary, especially in winter; verify access routes before your trip.
Winter sleeping bag
To stay warm overnight in the yurt's loft sleeping area.
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Avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel
Crucial for safety in remote, snowy backcountry terrain.
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Insulated waterproof jacket and pants
Protects from wind, snow, and cold during long days outside.
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Ski touring or splitboard gear
Necessary to reach and explore the backcountry slopes efficiently.
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