Leavenworth/Plain Nordic Ski tour
- Wed, Jan 29, 2020 01:00 PM to Fri, Jan 31, 2020 01:00 PM
- Foothills Cross-country Skiing Committee
- Foothills
- iCal
Due to the traveling distance, the ski trip is best done with overnight lodging. For each of the 3 days, there will be a cross-country ski tour option.
Wednesday Jan 29: Lake Wenatchee North Park (5.3 Km) afternoon ski https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/cross-country-ski-lake-wenatchee-north-park-area-3
Thursday Jan 30: Lake Wenatchee South Park and Kahler Glen (20km) https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/cross-country-ski-lake-wenatchee-south-park-area-1
Friday Jan 31: Chiwawa Snow Park (11.5 km) https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/cross-country-ski-chiwawa-sno-park-14
Travel: Driving distance from Seattle is 110 miles (a little over 2 hrs) traveling over Stevens Pass (Hwy 2), or 148 miles (about 2.5 hrs) traveling over Snoqualmie Pass (I-90) and Blewett Pass (Hwy 97). It will be necessary to either have 4 wheel drive with good traction tires and/or carry chains during the winter time. Carpooling is also an option and more information will be shared as we get closer to the trip time.
Lodging: Leader has a cabin in Plain that participants are welcome to stay in. The cabin has 4 bedrooms and can sleep up to 10 people in 5 separate beds. There is a cozy fireplace, covered hot tub, tv and wifi. Cost is 25$ per person/per night plus a share in the $130 cleaning fee payable directly to leader. We will coordinate meals. Please email me if you wish to stay here with your bed preference and number of nights/ guests. There are many other lodging options available as well, both in Plain (http://www.beavervalleylodge.com ) and in nearby Leavenworth http://leavenworth.org/lodging/