Join statewide ONC members on the annual McKenzie Pass ski tour over groomed track from the snow gate on the east side of McKenzie Pass Highway 242 up to the Dee Wright Observatory. Meet at the Ponderosa Inn at 8:30 to carpool or at the snow gate at 9:00. Distance to the Observatory is about 13 miles round trip with 2200′ elevation gain, taking 4-6 hours. Turnaround at Windy Point, with its spectacular view of the immense lava flow atop the pass, is about 8 miles total, taking 3-4 hours. After the tour there will be a pizza party provided by the state ONC at Takoda’s Restaurant in Sisters.
Portland Oregon Nordic Club
Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond
Portland Oregon Nordic Club
Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond