Thursday, Feb. 13 thru Sunday, Feb. 16
Ochoco National Forest, OR
Small Group Intermediate Classic Skiing in Big Pine Country
We will drive over on Thursday hoping to arrive in time for an evening ski before dinner. We will ski the Walton Lake and Bandit Springs Forest Service trails. The last few years ONC skiers have seen wild horses by Walton Lake and by the cabin.
We will be staying in an artfully constructed 1,145 square foot 3-bedroom 1.5 bath 2-story former ranger house, with a wonderful dining room table that accommodates our entire group, as well as large knotty-pine paneled living room with comfortable seating for evening reading and chats.
If snow is lacking, we will do some hikes in the local area and over at the Painted Hills in the John Day Fossil beds. There are always fun things do in that part of the State. Participants are responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches. Dinners will be potluck.
Backcountry ski gear (NNN-BC bindings or better) required as skiing will be done on trails and ungroomed up and down terrain).
Available Beds: 1 double and 3 singles (in one large room). Living room will not be available for alternate sleeping arrangements. Alternate sleeping arrangements (e.g., cot or sleeping pads) are possible in double bed rooms.
Trip limit: 5-7 participants including trip leader.
Cost: $75/member, per person. Includes 3 nights lodging.
Carpool miles: 340 miles roundtrip from Portland plus excursions to trailheads.
Trip Leader: Steve Planchon, scplanchon@gmail.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.