The Ochocos are located 30 miles east of Prineville, OR. The high elevation of 4,800 to 6,200 feet and desert location provide for excellent dry snow conditions and unsurpassed views of the Cascades. Because of the location and the high elevation, we usually experience sunny skies, or snow fall. There is rarely a rainy winter day here. The trails are over gentle, rolling hills covered with stands of old growth Ponderosa and lodge Pole Pines. The well-marked trail system by the Ochoco Chapter of the ONC offers all levels of skiing, from easy to difficult. We’ll split up into groups based on ability levels and ski both Saturday and Sunday.
Accommodations are in a former well-appointed forest ranger cabin (elevation about 3,000 feet) with three bedrooms, one and a half baths. It is heated and has water, but no cell hone coverage! Participants must bring sleeping bags, pillows, and towels. We must pack out all garbage. We’ll potluck dinner for Saturday night meal. Bring your own breakfast and lunches. The drive is about three hours from Portland.
Trip limit: 7 participants (includes the leader)
Cost: $35 per person; you must be a current ONC member before signing up for this trip. This fee covers two nights of lodging.
Contact leader for space availability. Send an ONC-PDx overnight tour application and $35 check payable to ONC-Portland Chapter to the trip leader: John Long, 3845 SW 54th Place, Portland, OR 97221-2176. For more info contact John 503 867-6048 or email johnlong3@comcast.net.