BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.0.5//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:946@onc-pdx.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20221228 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20230103 DTSTAMP:20221208T164201Z URL:https://onc-pdx.org/events/methow-new-years-2/ SUMMARY:Methow New Year’s DESCRIPTION:Winthrop\, WA\nDec. 28-Jan. 2 \, Wed-Mon\nAll Abilities Ski\n\n Picture yourself at the Methow Valley – the primo cross country ski area in the country – during your winter break! \; This is an outstandin g\, unique area ski center that is ideally suited for both classic track s kiing and skate skiing (and snowshoeing). Methow Trails grooms over 200 ki lometers (that's 120 miles!) of cross-country trails through the communiti es of Winthrop and Mazama in northern Washington. Trail elevations range f rom 2\,000 to 4\,000 feet. The snow conditions and trail quality make the Methow Valley a skier’s dream.\n\nWe’ll stay in three well-equipped ho uses in downtown Winthrop (including the former mayor’s house!)\, provid ing the opportunity to ski and socialize with your fellow ONC-PDX friends. Plan for potluck dinners that we prepare in the various houses (Casa Boga rt\, Hoot Owl\, and Waring House). Restaurants are always an option and ar e within skiing or walking distance along with grocery and convenience sto res.\n\nWhat makes this particular trip to Methow special is the time of y ear. \; We will plan a special New Year’s Eve party with traditional and non-traditional fare. We have often skied around town on New Year’s Eve at night!\n\nIf you have considered learning to skate ski\, lessons a re available at Sun Mountain and in Mazama. Usually\, there is a unique sk i demonstration of old-time skiers and their equipment on New Year’s Day and a chance to join in a ski parade around Mazama. \; For a break fr om skiing\, there is even a wonderful ice skating rink in town!\n\nIf onli ne sign up (in October 2022) shows the trip as full\, please join the wait list. There are almost always several cancellations so chances are very go od you will be able to get on the trip. \; For additional information about this trip\, please contact the leader.\n\nTo see photos of a past (f un) trip\, click here.\n\nTrip limit: 17 participants\,including trip lead ers\nCost: $385 per person\, includes five nights lodging ($60-80 groomed trail pass not included\, nor are travel costs to Winthrop and meals).&nbs p\;\nTravel miles: \; 800 miles round trip from Portland plus excursio ns to trailheads.\nTrip Leader: \; Ted Scheinman\, tedskier@gmail.com\ nCo-leader: \; Dale Grealish\, angelsrest3253@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Cross Country Ski,Skate Ski,Snowshoe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20221106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR