Feb 26-28, Fri–Sun
Experience One of the Seven Wonders of Oregon on Skis or Snowshoes, and Without Crowds!
All Abilities Ski and Snowshoe
The Crater Lake rim, at 7,000 feet, averages 44 feet of snow a year. Join the ONC for the big trip at Crater Lake. Last year we had fresh snow and sunny days – and some of the best skiing of the winter.
We’ll board the deluxe coach at noon in Portland on Friday and proceed down I-5 while sharing in an appetizer based “Rolling Pot-Luck.” We will arrive in Prospect at around 6 pm, giving you time to enjoy your room and a spaghetti dinner in the historic Prospect Hotel. The next morning, after a hearty gourmet breakfast at the hotel, we will take a quick ride to the rim and we’ll spend the day enjoying the spectacular snow formations and views of the lake and surrounding mountains while skiing as far as our legs can carry us. Sunday will be another day of different trails, different tours, and more exploring. If you want, you can take a ranger led interpretive snowshoe tour. Later in the afternoon, we will board our coach and head toward home. This year we will pre-order sandwiches or pizza and try to get home by 9:00 p.m.
We are going to continue with the excellent (and fun) coaching with Shelley and Dave from Wy’East Nordic to offer training tips to all who want it as we ski.
There are two types of accommodations: The Historic Prospect Inn which has one double/queen bed in each room for two people (ideal for couples) and the adjacent motel-like rooms, where participants will likely share large rooms with two or three beds per room and, in some cases, kitchenettes.
Trip limit: 35 participants, including the leader
Cost: $310 – $330 per person depending on lodging choice.
Sign up below on the ONC-PDX website, or contact the leaders Steve and Shannon Planchon by email oncskiplanchon@gmail.com for more info and the address to send the trip application and check.
BOOKINGS
This event is fully booked. To be put on the waiting list, contact the trip leader.