La Grande, OR
Jan. 20 – 24, Wed – Sun
All Abilities with many options
Wednesday we will drive on I-84 to Meacham Divide and do some Trail Skiing on our way to La Grande, OR. This is a COVID-19 reduced risk trip so everyone will decide on their own car options and book their own motel room. We will be staying at the Super 8 Motel in La Grande. Rooms are about $75-$88 per night plus taxes, 1 and 2 beds available. Food will be on your own, (restaurant, take out or microwave at hotel).
Thursday we will drive to Anthony Lakes and we can break up into groups of like interest, (Track, Tour, Backcountry or Lift). Lunch will be at the lodge or car or on trail. Friday is a repeat of Thursday. Saturday we will drive to Horseshoe Prairie and trail ski the network of trails and roads in the area of open pine forest and meadows. Sunday we will return to this area and try to ski at the Spout Springs Ski Area ( backcountry), Horseshoe Prairie (trail ski), or Meacham Divide depending on skier’s choice, and then drive home.
Please research the COVID Bubble concept if thinking of sharing rooms and cars. Sno-Park permit required at ski areas.
Trip limit: 14 participants max. including the trip leader, but flexible.
Cost: $10/member registration on ONC-PDX website. Does not include 4 nights lodging, transportation, trail fees, meals. Pay the registration fee and then book your room and pay the hotel directly.
Travel miles: 600 miles roundtrip from Portland plus travel to trailheads.
Trip leader: Ken Wenzel, skiwenzel@hotmail.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.