Below are the policies we had for 2023. Depending on Covid rates this spring, we may implement these same policies.
It is important to us that you understand what the experience at our home is like, and that you will be comfortable with that experience. We will have 25 hikers here each night and we want to keep everyone safe, but without imposing rules that are too stringent. If you are not comfortable with our expectations, then you should probably make other arrangements.
So here are our expectations of you, the hiker:
It is our hope that everyone who stays with us (hikers and volunteers) will be fully vaccinated and boosted. We will not require proof of your vaccination status this year, but please be respectful of us, our volunteers, and your fellow hikers (as well as our young grandchildren and Scout’s 98-year-old father) and get vaccinated or boosted if you haven’t done so.
We will ask you to bring a Covid-19 antigen home test kit with you and take the test on our front deck when you arrive. You will need to show us (Scout, Frodo, or one of our volunteers with a bright green bandana) your results before interacting with others. If you don’t have a kit to bring, we will have some here. We know these tests are not perfect, but they are helpful.
If you ride in one of our cars, please wear a mask if asked. We wear masks when we are in a public indoor space (like a grocery store) and would appreciate it if you do the same. We will have N95/KN95 masks available for hikers who do not have one.
We ask that you stay outside the house except when you are using the toilet or showering. (Showers are available only to international hikers staying 2 nights.) The garage is open to hikers and there is a sink in there as well.
We will provide hand sanitizer and encourage you to use it before the communal meals, dinner and breakfast.