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Portland Outings

Overnight Outing

  • Mt Adams Flying L Ranch, WA , Feb 3 2012 (All day) - Feb 5 2012 (All day)
    Follow the flurries to Mt. Adams and join us for two days of skiing, and relaxing in the outdoor hot tub. Nestled among the beautiful Ponderosa pines, Mt. Adams Lodge at the Flying L Ranch B&B is the closest overnight trip from the Portland area and a favorite of the ONC. Saturday night, we’ll potluck. There are plenty of ski trails—beginning to advanced—awaiting you on this sunny side of the Cascades. Trip limit 19 participants. Cost: $160 per person for members; you must be a current ONC...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Scottish Lakes, WA , Feb 6 2012 (All day) - Feb 9 2012 (All day)
    Join us for a midweek trip up at Scottish Lakes High Camp located near Wenatchee, WA, just east of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. High Camp is the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery and terrain Washington’s Central Cascades has to offer. Access to High Camp is via an eight-mile private road. Ski in or catch a ride on a snowcat or snowmobile: no need to part with favored treats and creature comforts this time. High Camp consists of nine rustic cabins, each with it’s own wood...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Ochoco Mountains, OR - Trip Full, Sign up for Waiting List , Feb 10 2012 (All day) - Feb 12 2012 (All day)
    We had a blast last year, after not being able to go to the Ochocos for five years, because the Forest Service stopped renting out the old cabins we used. But now can return to the Ochocos! We will stay at a very comfortable Ranger Cabin. The Ochoco Mountains 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 eastern location, and the high...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Shelter Cove Resort, Odell Lake, OR , Feb 10 2012 (All day) - Feb 12 2012 (All day)
    Join us for a stay on the west side of Odell Lake at the Shelter Cove Resort. Odell Lake at 4,800 feet is just over the top of Willamette Pass beside Highway 58, east of Eugene. A multitude of ski routes is available for all levels, from the groomed trails at the ski resort, easy trails to Gold Lake and Odell Lake, and backcountry trails to Maiden Peak, Rosary Lakes, and Mt. Fuji. Our lodging will be two cabins; both are complete with dishwashers, woodstove and electric heat, gas and microwave...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • (President’s Day Long Weekend, Wallowa Mountains, OR - Trip Full, Waiting List Available , Feb 16 2012 (All day) - Feb 20 2012 (All day)
    Come spend an extended President’s Day weekend skiing in the magnificent Wallowa Mountains in eastern Oregon! We have booked a large house at Wallowa Lake, at the entrance to the Wallowas, for four nights so we can partake in three or four days of skiing. There will be opportunities for all levels of skiing – backcountry skiing, road and trail skiing, and snow shoeing (provided by the resort). Some potential locations are Salt Creek Summit, Hurricane Trail, McCully Trail, and the West Fork...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Glacier National Park, MT , Feb 16 2012 (All day) - Feb 21 2012 (All day)
    Sign-up by December 15 All aboard! Take Amtrak to your extended President’s weekend ski vacation! Leave Portland (Vancouver option available too) on Thursday afternoon and wake up Friday to sparkling snow and the cozy Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, Montana, located on the boundary of the spectacular Glacier National Park. On Friday, ski or snowshoe 30 km of groomed trails, go iceskating, or relax in the Finnish sauna. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet meal and read a good book by the fire or...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Presidents Day Family Weekend at Sunriver , Feb 17 2012 (All day) - Feb 20 2012 (All day)
    Families with kids of all ages will enjoy getting to know other ONC families during our 3rd annual Sunriver family trip. Depending on skill level and interest, we’ll split into groups to ski at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center (lessons available for beginners for a fee), the Virginia Meissner trails or the various Forest Service trails in the area. When we’re not skiing, we’ll enjoy communal dinners, go sledding, build snowmen, sip hot cocoa and relax in the hot tub at the house. If there is...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Presidents Day Weekend Ski Trip, Sunriver, OR ................... alternates only. , Feb 17 2012 (All day) - Feb 20 2012 (All day)
    President’s Weekend is the traditional time for skiing in Central Oregon. The snow in Central Oregon is known to be plentiful and dry. Here is your opportunity to stay at Sunriver, a wonderful resort about 40 miles south of Bend. We will stay in a well-appointed rental house with a hot tub, that is often used by the ONC. Trip Limit: 10 participants. Cost: $90 per person for members; you must be a current ONC member before signing up for this
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Novice Ski, Mazama Lodge, Government Camp, Mt. Hood, OR , Feb 18 2012 (All day) - Feb 20 2012 (All day)
    This is the opportunity to ski out the back door at Mt. Hood! The Mazama Lodge, a beautiful, three-story building, located on the southern slopes of Mt. Hood, near Government Camp, will be our overnight accommodations. A delicious dinner Saturday and Sunday night as well as breakfast Sunday and Monday morning and even packed lunches on Sunday and Monday are included. Accommodations are in the upstairs bunk bedrooms (male, female and coed). There will be the opportunity for three days of skiing...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Crater Lake via Charter Bus , Mar 2 2012 - 4:00pm - Mar 4 2012 - 11:00pm
    The Crater Lake rim, at 7,000 feet, averages 44 feet of snow a year. Join the ONC for the big kahuna at Crater Lake. We’ll board the deluxe coach in Portland and proceed down I-5 while sharing in the world famous “Rolling Pot-Luck.” The next morning after a hearty gourmet breakfast at the historic Prospect Hotel we’ll take a quick ride to the rim we’ll spend the day enjoying the spectacular snow formations and views of the lake and surrounding mountains while skiing as far as our legs can carry...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Three Sisters Backcountry Yurts, OR , Apr 6 2012 (All day) - Apr 8 2012 (All day)
    Three days of skiing at the Three Sisters Hut at the base of Tam McArthur rim (see https://threesistersbackcountry.com/huts/ for details on the site). We’ll take the snowmobile porter in from near Sisters on Friday morning. We will have the Raven Yurt to ourselves. Each person will be responsible for their own food, but you don’t need to bring any stoves or cooking gear (and for that matter the snowmobile will carry us in so weight is not an issue). If the snow is good for turning then we’ll...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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  • Intermediate/Advanced Backcountry Ski, Three Sisters Backcountry Yurts, OR , Apr 6 2012 (All day) - Apr 8 2012 (All day)
     Three days of skiing at the Three Sisters Hut at the base of Tam McArthur rim (see https://threesistersbackcountry.com/huts/ for details on the site). We’ll take the snowmobile porter in from near Sisters on Friday morning and have the Raven Yurt to ourselves. Each person will be responsible for their own food, but stoves or cooking gear is supplied (the snowmobile will carry us in so weight is not an issue).  If the snow is good for turning then we’ll spend the next three days...
    Portland , Overnight Outing
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Day Outing

  • Annual Moonlight Ski & Potluck , Feb 4 2012 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Atkisson Sno-Park, Mt Adams WA
    Join the Columbia Gorge Chapter and Mt Adams Nordic for our annual Moonlight Ski and Potluck Dinner.   It has been two years since we had a moonlight ski due to lack of snow. We have snow now! Come join us for the 13th Annual Moonlight Ski & Potluck at Atkisson Snow-Park shelter near Trout Lake. Dinner and social hour will be from 5:00-6:00 p.m., and then out to ski from 6:30 until 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. The club will provide paper plates, bowls, cups, plasticware and a warm fire in...
    Columbia Gorge, Portland, Teacup Lake Nordic Club , Day Outing
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  • Sunday, Easy/Intermediate Ski , Feb 5 2012 - 8:30am
    Location tbd
    Join us to ski where the snow is good! We’ll ski wherever conditions make a fun outing for all. Participant’s ski levels will decide the tour distance. If conditions are better elsewhere, we can change tour location to a similar area. Bring a lunch. Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the West parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half-a-mile; it’s on the right.
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Saturday, Easy/Intermediate Ski , Feb 11 2012 - 8:30am
    Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood OR
    We’ll start from the Timberline Lodge area, where the snow is guaranteed to be good! The group can decide where to go; there are many opportunities in the Timberline area. Meet at the Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific St., at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. 
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Nordic Ski Demo Day , Feb 11 2012 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Meadows Nordic Center, Mount Hood OR
      Join REI, Mt. Hood Meadows Nordic Center and the Oregon Nordic Club Portland Chapter for demos and lessons. Hot beverages and snacks. Discounted gear rental at REI $5 (can be reserved). Meadows gear first come, first served. Register: www.rei.com
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Sunday, Advanced Ski , Feb 12 2012 - 8:00am
    Newton Creek / Gates of Mountain, Mount Hood OR
    Join me for a ski of about six miles with 1,500 feet elevation gain (or as far as we get). Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the West parking lot at 8 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half-a-mile; it’s on the right.
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Wednesday, Intermediate Ski , Feb 15 2012 - 9:00am
    Location tbd
    Come join our group for a Wednesday activity. We’ll ski where the snow is good! Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the West parking lot at 9 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half-a-mile; it’s on the right. 
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Saturday, Novice Snowshoe , Feb 18 2012 (All day)
    White River, Mount Hood OR
    Join me for a snowshoe up the ridge of White River Canyon. Round trip is about three miles. 
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Saturday, Intermediate/Advanced Ski , Feb 18 2012 - 8:00am
    Bonney Butte, Mount Hood OR
    We’ll get a full day’s worth of skiing on this strong intermediate to advanced tour. Starting from Bennett pass Sno-Park, we’ll ski the road, pass “terrible traverse” and keep on going all the way to Bonnie Butte. On the way back we’ll drop into Pocket Creek, ski along the base of the ridge and finally climb back up the Pocket Creek Tie Trail. Plan on meeting at 8 a.m.
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Sunday, Advanced Ski , Feb 19 2012 - 8:00am
    Bennett Pass to Teacup Loop, Mount Hood OR
    This round trip ski tour is about nine miles in Klindt’s book, a full day’s ski. There are steeper parts in woods and some slow parts on road. Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the West parking lot at 8 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half-a-mile; it’s on the right.
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Wednesday, Intermediate Ski , Feb 22 2012 - 9:00am
    Location, tbd
    Come join our group for a Wednesday activity. We’ll ski where the snow is good! Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the West parking lot at 9 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half-a-mile; it’s on the right.
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Sunday, Easy Ski , Feb 26 2012 (All day)
    Location tbd
    Let’s ski where the snow is good! This Easy tour will be 4-6 miles over gentle terrain at a pace comfortable for all participants. We’ll ski wherever conditions make a fun outing for all. 
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Sunday, Advanced Ski , Feb 26 2012 - 9:00am
    White River to Timberline, Mount Hood OR
    We’ll ski about seven miles with 1,700 feet elevation gain turning around short of Timberline Lodge to avoid avalanche conditions. Low visibility/high winds may change the route to Yellowjacket Trail (which we will start on). Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the West parking lot at 9 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half-a-mile; it’s on the right.
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Wednesday, Intermediate Ski , Feb 29 2012 (All day)
    Teacup Lake, Mount Hood OR
    We’ll start at Teacup Lake, then go down the Stump Trail over to Teacup Tie Trail, then on to Road 3540, the Meadow Creek Tie Trail, across bridge and then veer North to Teacup Lake trail system and back to cabin; about 5.5 miles. We eat lunch and then decide what other loops to conquer. Some of us might want to try the small advanced side shoots while others might decide to try some of the easier loops.
    Portland , Day Outing
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  • Ski with the Blind (WSSB) , Mar 7 2012 (All day) - Mar 8 2012 (All day)
    Hard to believe but it's another ski year and another year with the kid's from Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB). This is a great and inspirational program for both the blind skiers and their guides.  There is some talk of making this school the Northwest Territory School for the Blind (the school's original name I think) and serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii. That would be a big ski class, so we'll likely need all the help we can get.   If...
    Columbia Gorge, Portland, Teacup Lake Nordic Club, Willamette , Tilly Jane , Day Outing
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