Meany Lodge
Visitors to Meany
That's a wrap on the Fall Work Party season! Many thanks to all those who joined the Meany community of stewardship.
Come Dec 27th, 2025, Meany will be open for winter sports, play, and skiing again! Registrations for Winter Weekends and Holiday week Dec 27 to Jan 2 are open now! See the Calendar and Registration links in the side-bar. Pricing and Season Pass information is below.
Meany Lodge on Social Media
Follow the Meany Lodge Facebook page to see photos and videos from our Spring Carnival and winter weekends
Weekend stay reservations and cancellations must be made before Thursday at noon.
During the winter season, Meany offers a range of activities including ski / snowboarding facilities, drop-in ski lessons, snowshoe treks, cross country skiing, as well as room and board for overnight guests.
Sign up for Ski Lessons!
Learn to ski, ride, or take your off-piste skills to the next level. Ski lessons sign ups will be posted by the end of November.
Up-hill Travel classes
Looking to get into backcountry skiing? Meany offers a class on up-hill travel to help get you started: Up-Hill Travel Class Offerings
UpcomING Events
- Holiday Week - the days between 12/26 and 1/1 are some of the best skiing of the year! Sign up via the events on the Calendar
- New Years at Meany - Spend New Years Eve at Meany where special events include a delicious dinner, bonfire, fireworks, and (weather permitting) midnight skiing on the slopes. Sign up early as New Years always fills up.
- Spring Carnival, 3/14-15/2026 - The last winter weekend of the year - a super-special fun weekend of racing, outdoor events, talent show, slush cup, and entertainment for all ages. Sign up early as this event fills up.
- Patrol Race 2026 will be held in mid-March 2026 - The Patrol Race is a 19-mile backcountry ski race between Snoqualmie Pass and Meany Lodge. Registration for the 2026 Patrol Race will open in Fall 2025, See the Patrol Race page for information and finishing times.
Driving Directions to meany Lodge
Coming to Meany Lodge when it is winter time? (typically November 15th to May) Here are the winter driving directions to Meany Lodge
You will be parking in the Crystal Springs sno-park (map) which requires you to purchase a state-issued sno-park permit before you arrive. You must purchase one of the following combinations: An annual "Seasonal Non Motorized Permit/Special Groomed Sticker Combo" ($120) OR a day use Sno-Park permit ($25). Hint: Planning to spend 5 or more days parked in any of the state's Sno-Parks? If so, the annual pass + groomed trails sticker is cheaper.
Meany Lodge encourages you to carpool with others to save on fuel usage, parking permit costs, parking space, and to have more fun on the drive!
Important Details
- SnowCat Schedule - Transportation to Meany is via SnowCat or snowmobile, so dress warmly! Plan to arrive 20 minutes before departure time to load the SnowCat.
HOLIDAY WEEK TomCat SCHEDULE
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS DEPARTURE |
MEANY LODGE DEPARTURE |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27 - Jan 1 Schedule |
8:30 AM 5:30 PM |
7:45 AM 4:45 PM* *3:30 on Jan 1 |
TomCat SCHEDULE (Jan 3 till March 15)
| Crystal Springs Departure |
Meany Lodge Departure |
|
|---|---|---|
| Friday Schedule | 7 PM | - |
| Saturday Schedule | 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 5:30 PM |
7:45 AM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM |
| Sunday Schedule | 8:30 AM | 7:45 AM 3:30 PM |
LODGE STAY RATES, RESERVATIONS AND POLICIES
Prices for stays at the lodge during the Winter 2025-2026 season are the same as last year.
An Overnight Lodge Stay includes: 2 days of skiing, 4+ meals and snacks, overnight stay in our hostel-like dorms, showers, 3 mile snowcat ride to the lodge and return. Compare to the price of a lift ticket alone at other areas - such a deal is made possible by the all-volunteer Mountaineers that staff the Lodge.
The Day Use Fee includes: Snowcat ride, use of Lodge, hot lunch and snacks, day of skiing/riding/snowshoeing.
To purchase a Seasons Pass please visit the Merchandise page. After purchasing the Seasons Pass the Mountaineers office staff will email you a discount code for use when purchasing Lodge Stays that reduces their price to $0. They email out the season pass codes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
2025-2026 Season Pass Prices
| Adult Mountaineers Member | $600 |
| Adult Non-Member or Guest Member | $675 |
| Youth Member (13 & under) | $355 |
| Youth Non-Member or Guest Member (13 & under) | $405 |
2025-2026 Per event pricing
| RATE CATEGORY |
FULL WEEKEND | SATURDAY NIGHT |
DAY USE | HOLIDAY WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Mountaineers Member | $150 | $135 | $55 | $100 |
| Adult Non-Member | $165 | $150 | $60 | $110 |
| Youth Member (5-13) | $85 | $70 | $30 | $55 |
| Youth Non-Member (5-13) | $95 | $80 | $35 | $60 |
"FULL WEEKEND" IS ARRIVING FRIDAY EVENING, LEAVING SUNDAY AFTERNOON. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN NOT STAY AT THE LODGE FOR JUST FRIDAY EVENINGS. ONLY FULL WEEKEND AND SATURDAY NIGHT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
Please contact us for rates for private rentals and Mountaineers events.
COVID Policy
The Meany policy for this Winter with respect to feeling unwell is:
- Testing for Covid is not required for entry into the lodge.
- If any member of your guest party feels unwell in any way, we encourage you to email the lodge chair to cancel your reservation. The lodge chair will process a full refund for your stay.
- If you begin to feel unwell during your lodge stay we will immediately transport you and your party back to the parking lot so that you can recover in the comfort of your own space and not risk sharing your potential illness with others.
- We will look forward to seeing you again as soon as you are feeling good.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need a parking permit to Visit Meany?
A: During the winter, parking is at the Crystal Springs sno-park (map) which requires you to purchase a state-issued sno-park permit before you arrive. For each day your car is parked in the Sno-Park you must have one of the following displayed on your dashboard: An annual "Seasonal Non Motorized Permit/Special Groomed Sticker Combo" ($120) OR a day use Sno-Park permit ($25). We encourage carpooling.
Q: Where can I find out more about Meany Lodge's fascinating history?
A: Check out the Meany Lodge History page.
Q: Are private groups allowed at Meany?
A: Yes! If you are looking to hold a secluded seminar or a rustic day/weekend retreat, whether it be Northwest Trackers, Sierra Club, a school function, a family reunion or even a wedding, rates are per person for day use or room & board. Contact us for special rates for non-profit group use.
Q: Is there a map of the cross-country trails?
A: The snowrec.org website for Crystal Springs has a nice geopdf of cross-country ski and dog-sled trails in the area.
Celebration of Patti Polinsky
Patti was the founder of the Meany and Mountaineers Ski School and a bedrock member of the Meany Committee. A recording of the Mountaineer's celebration of her life is available online.
CONTACT
- General: chair@meanylodge.org
- Registration and sign-up issues: rosters@meanylodge.org
- Lessons and Winter Sports: wintersports@meanylodge.org
- Lodge: 206-321-1320. This number is only monitored when the lodge is open.