Baker City, OR
Jan. 25-29, Wed-Sun
All Abilities Ski
This is a really awesome trip for all levels of skiers. With 300 inches of 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 breathtaking location at the north end of the Elkhorn Mountains.
The Nordic center (6,000 ft.) maintains 18 miles (30 km) of groomed trails with every level of difficulty. There’s also easy access to backcountry areas near the center, often by starting at the top of the ski 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 at Meacham Divide just west of La Grande.
We will be staying at The Wunder House and the Cottage in Baker City, making it an hour drive to Anthony Lakes. The highlights of the house and cottage are a hot tub, sauna, 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 fireplaces. In the main house there is 3,400 sq ft. to relax and socialize in with five bedrooms and three baths. In the Cottage there is a queen double and two single beds with a full kitchen and bathroom.
Breakfast and lunches will be on your own, but we’ll share nightly potlucks.
Here are some photos from a past trip, click here.
Trip limit: 14 participants including trip leaders
Cost: $245/member, per person. Includes 4 nights lodging. Daily trail passes for the Nordic trails are $20 ages 19-69. 70 and over are free! Snowshoe pass $20. Daily lift tickets for downhill or to gain easy access to the backcountry are $45. The house does offer discount vouchers for daily 10 percent discounts on pass. Excludes cost of travel and meals.
Carpool miles: 610 miles round trip from Portland plus excursions to trailheads.
Trip leader: Johanna Lovell, joeielove@yahoo.com
Co-leader: Grace Lovell, gracemlove88@gmail.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.