Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond
Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond
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All Ability Ski It’s time to ski, eat turkey, and repeat. 8 of us will spend 4 nights in Sunriver Resort, arriving at our house Wednesday evening and carpooling to the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center and environs to kick off the ski season on groomed and backcountry trails. Last year we—unusually–had snow in Sunriver, so […]
Thanksgiving in Sunriver, OR—an ONC Tradition Read More »
Join Mike Dianich for the first potential ski of the season! Meet at McMennamins Edgefield Lodge in Troutdale, Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8:30am for carpooling.This is an intermediate level trip of approximately 8 miles. Contact leader Mike at mdianich@gmail.com or 971-344-1021
Come join us for a Wednesday ski tour. The trail will depend on snow conditions; we’ll ski where the snow is good. Meet at McMenamins Edgefield’s West parking lot at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. For more info and to RSVP contact the leader: Terry Owen 503.590.5825 terryowen1@gmail.com
Easy/Intermediate ski, Location TBD Read More »
I think this is THE classic intermediate tour on Mt Hood. No road skiing here. This is a loop tour that follows the Pacific Crest Trail for much of the tour. The loop passes by both of the Twin lakes and is 9.7 miles with 1,100 ft. elevation gain. In fresh powder this tour is
Mt. Hood – Twin Lakes Read More »
5.4 miles, 400 feet We will ski toward twin lakes and go off trail to the (unnamed) meadow just below the loverlook. We can loop back on the hiking trail, or return the way we came. If trail breaking is too difficult we could continue to Twin Lakes instead, or do another ski altogether. Climbing
Palmateer Overlook/Barlow Pass Read More »
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Let’s start off season with a tour of Pocket Creek weather providing. Please bring the 10 essentials, plus lunch and a sense of adventure as we may switch to Teacup Lake ski area or a local hike depending on snow conditions. Meet at McMennamins Edgefield at 8:30 for a 9am departure. Leader, Terry O. can
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Join Mike on this intermediate level loop through the woods. Meet at McMenamins Edgfield Lodge, 8:30am, Saturday, Dec. 17 to carpool. For details contact Mike Dianich at mdianich@gmail.com or 971-344-1021
Snow Bunny/Yellow Jacket Loop Read More »
For beginning skate skiers and classic skiers looking for groomed trails: come join me as I work on my skate skiing skills at Meadows. Expect to skate ski about 6-8 miles or so. Classic skiers can ski more if they wish. Plan on $19 for the trail pass and $29 to rent equipment if needed.
Mt. Hood – Meadows Nordic Center Read More »
Come join us for a Wednesday ski tour. The trail will depend on snow conditions; we’ll ski where the snow is good. Meet at McMenamins Edgefield’s West parking lot at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. For more info and to RSVP contact the leader: Terry Owen 503.590.5825 terryowen1@gmail.com
Easy/Intermediate ski, Location TBD Read More »