Anthony Lakes

Trip Rating: All Abilities Ski
Basecamp:  Baker City, OR

This is a really awesome all abilities trip. With 300 inches annual snowfall, the Anthony Lakes ski area near Baker City boasts the best powder skiing in the Northwest. Both downhill and Nordic skiers come to enjoy this pristine location at the north end of the Elkhorn mountains. The Nordic center (6,000 ft.) maintains 18 miles (30 km) of groomed trails at every level of difficulty. There’s also easy access to backcountry areas near the center, often by starting at the top of the lift (7,200 ft.).

Another skiing possibility is Dooley Pass south of Baker City, showcasing panoramic views of the valleys below.  Depending on time and weather, we could stop and ski the groomed trails on our way to Baker from Emily Sno-Park at Meacham Divide just west of La Grande, and maintained by one of our sister organizations, The Blue Mountain Nordic Club.

We will be staying at The Wunder House in Baker City, making it an hour drive to Anthony Lakes. The highlights of the house are a HOT TUB and a MASSAGE CHAIR to pamper those tender muscles after a fun filled day of skiing.  There is also a covered outdoor seating area with gas fireplace.  There is 3400 sq ft. to relax and socialize in. With 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, 3 doubles and 5 single beds available for a total of 11 participants. Breakfast and lunches will be on your own, but we’ll share nightly potlucks. Trail passes for the groomed area and single ride lift tickets are extra but reasonable.

Trip limit:  11 participants including trip leader
Cost: $185/member, per person.  Includes 4 nights lodging.  Excludes cost of travel and meals.  
Carpool miles:  610 miles roundtrip from Portland plus excursions to trailheads.
Trip leader:   Johanna Lovell,  joeielove@yahoo.com