Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond
Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond
Like almost every ONC Overnight Trip, there are always unexpected events that challenge even the best planners/leaders. This was no exception, but it always adds to the adventure! Two days before leaving for Anchorage, one of our lodging options became unreachable due to avalanches closing the access road to Hatcher Pass. Luckily, I was able […]
TRIP REPORT: ALASKA SKI ADVENTURE 2022 Read More »
02/23/22 – 02/27/22by Bill Neuman Nine fortunate ONC-PDX members were able to enjoy five wonderful days and nights in beautiful Sun Valley, Ketchum, and Galena, Idaho. Although days started out cold, Sun Valley weather was true to its reputation, sunny and beautiful. Both skiers and snowshoers had three fabulous days at the historic Galena Lodge
02/15/2022 – 02/18/2022by Johanna Lovell, Trip Leader A group of 10 headed to the Shelter Cove Resort at Odell Lake for a few days of fun in the snow. We were a little worried about the conditions since there had not been any accumulation of fresh snow in the area for weeks. Mother nature was
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3/4/2022 – 3/7/2022By Nancy Neuman Our group of 14 women spent three beautiful bluebird days enjoying groomed and ungroomed trails in the Sun River vicinity. Different abilities and preferences enabled the skiers to enjoy Ray Benson, Virginia Meissner, Swampy Lakes, and Mt. Bachelor ski areas. We all enjoyed sharing two lovely homes. These spacious accommodations
Women’s Sun River Ski Trip Read More »
2/11/2022 – 2-14/2022By Steve Planchon Eleven of us wandered to Odell Lake for two days of skiing. Anxiety prevailed at our planning meeting due to the snow conditions that seemed to promise hard icy conditions the next day. Most skiers planned to ski the Gold Lake Road trail the next day and two decided to
2/7/2022 – 2/10/2022 By Laurel Dickie. Photos by Dale Grealish Snow is a much-appreciated thing, especially when there seems to be a shortage. February’s Sunriver mid-week ski trip didn’t land on the most opportune dates for powder. But alas, snow was found upon our arrival! Well, at least enough to get in a few good
SUNRIVER WITHOUT THE CROWDS – MIDWEEK TRIP Read More »
2/1/2022 – 2/11/2022 By Kevin Dye. Photos and Video by Kevin Dye and Ken Wenzel Our group of seven fortunate skiers spent the first ten days of February skiing groomed and backcountry trails along the Continental Divide in the Rockies of British Columbia and Alberta, where we enjoyed sunshine, dry snow, and jaw-dropping mountain scenery
CANADIAN ROCKIES: NIPIKA & CANMORE Read More »
2/2/2022 – 2/6/2022 By Steve Planchon Ten adventurous skiers joined the early February trip this year, including one skier who traveled from New York City to ski with his sister-in-law. The snow was excellent and the weather was spring-like. Our group divided into sub-groups and wandered throughout the valley for three glorious days! We skied
1/27/2022 – 1/31/2022 By Johanna Lovell, Trip Leader An eager group of 12 headed over to the Anthony Lakes Ski Area for some fun in the snow, including four who were on their first overnight trip with the club: Susan Dixon, Dan Franek, Audrey Bergsma, and Mark Scantlebury. It was a pleasure to meet and
1/16/22 – 1/20/22by Ted Scheinman, Trip Leader The third time was the charm! After last year’s Covid trip cancellation and this year’s cancellation on Amtrak, we finally made it – and it was worth the wait! Thirteen people, out of the original 25, were able to change their schedules and were thrilled with the experience.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, IZAAK WALTON INN, ESSEX, MONTANA Read More »