February 14 – 17, Friday thru Monday (Valentine’s thru President’s Day)
Sunriver, OR
Trip Rating: Intermediate Focus
Sunriver is oft’ described as being on the sunny side of the cascades. But in mid-February it can deliver on the fluffy white stuff! This is perhaps the prime time to hit multiple ski trails in and around Mt. Bachelor, all in a half day’s drive from Portland. With multiple sno-parks plus the Bachelor Nordic Center, it gives us a lot to choose from, including groomed trails, skating, and backcountry terrain to test your ability. Perfect for all skiing styles. Keep the options open too because the area has great hiking, biking, and other sites nearby.
Our spacious 5BR/5BA accommodations feature a luxury kitchen, hot tub, fireplace, BBQ, washer/dryer, game room, and more. The resort itself offers restaurants, art and gift shops, ski and bike rentals, and local supermarkets. Explore the area with a walk or bike ride on the paved paths to the village center, watch the wildlife around the Deschutes River, catch a night light show at the Oregon Observatory, or just relax after a satisfying day on the trails.
We will carpool from Portland and to the ski areas each day, about 20 miles from our house. Dinners are infamous ski trip potluck style. Everyone does their own breakfast and lunch. Other than sno-park permits for drivers, we can ski for free on most of the trails, pay for the groomed trails at the Nordic Center, or by donation at Virginia Meisner.
It’s possible to tack on the Sisters Hut-to-Hut backcountry ski with this trip and spend a week in the Central Cascades without having to drive very far.
Trip limit: 10 participants including trip leader.
Cost: $195/member, per person. Includes 3 nights lodging
Carpool miles: 380 miles roundtrip from Portland plus excursions to trailheads.
Trip leader: Richard Crimi, richard_crimi@hotmail.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.