Trip
Cross-country Ski - Echo Ridge
Situated around 3600 feet, Echo Ridge is typically above the clouds that cover the Lake Chelan valley in the winter. Amazing views of the Enchantments, Pyramid Peak and the Okanogan Highlands can be enjoyed from a number of the groomed trails. Terrain varies in skill level and the vistas are breathtaking.
Contacts
- Fri, Feb 24, 2023 — Sat, Feb 25, 2023
- Foothills Cross-country Skiing Committee
- Cross-country Skiing
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 625 ft
- 2 (5 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Full trip information including directions to the meeting place will be emailed out to those who sign up.
Echo Ridge is about 10 mile from downtown Chelan. Staying overnight in Chelan is recommended if you plan to ski for more than 1 day.
Day ski passes are $15 and can be purchased at the self service fee areas located at the trailheads with cash or check.
Here is Echo Ridge map. You can download this map in Avenza app.
You can see the the grooming report is now at Nordic Pulse
Leader and co-leader will be skiing with classics skis. Depending how early I get to Chelan we may also ski a couple hours on Thursday, Feb 23. We will ski a full day on Friday Feb. 24 and 1/2 day on Saturday Feb. 25, before heading back. You are free to join us Thursday and/or Saturday.
Also, please don’t forget that for all ski trips Mountaineers are expected to bring the 10 essentials
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Cross-country skis
- Poles
- Boots