Izaak Walton Inn, Essex, Montana
Feb. 23 – 27, Tue – Sat
All Abilities Ski or Snowshoe
We will take Amtrak overnight to Essex, Montana, adjacent to Glacier National Park for a wonderful ski vacation! Leave Portland on Tuesday afternoon, February 23 and arrive Wednesday morning to sparkling snow and the cozy Izaak Walton Inn. On Wednesday through Friday, we can ski or snowshoe on the 30 km of groomed trails, ski to Dickey Bowl, other trails near the Inn, or relax in the Finnish sauna. There may also be an opportunity to ski at Marias Pass (extra cost) on the Continental Divide for some true off-trail skiing, with magnificent views.
Each night, we can enjoy a gourmet meal in the restaurant, read a good book by the fire, participate in exciting ONC board games, or relax. On Friday night, February 26, we will board the westbound overnight train back to Portland. As we pull back into the train station in Portland on Saturday morning, you will wonder why you waited so long to take this trip.
Trip limit: 10-20 participants including trip leaders.
Cost: $370 per person subject to confirmation in Oct.; Includes four days of skiing (trail passes included), all transportation, three nights lodging double occupancy at Izaak Walton Inn. Meals on the train and at Izaak Walton Inn are available for purchase at an additional cost. Sleeper accommodations may also be available on Amtrak for an additional cost.
Travel miles: Amtrak (relax), plus excursions to trailheads.
Trip leader: Ted Scheinman, tedskier@gmail.com
Co-leader: Jessica Park, bodhicitta0@yahoo.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.