Cross-country Ski - Mount Spokane Cross-country Ski Park

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Cross-country Ski - Mount Spokane Cross-country Ski Park

This is a scouting trip to explore the Mt. Spokane State Park groomed ski trails. To participate will require the ability to ski blue and black listed trails with good skills including climbing and descending steeper groomed trails including wedge turns.

  • *Varies*
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • Pace: Average 3 pmh moving speed

9:30 am Selkirk Lodge, Mt Spokane.

We are also looking at a suitable meeting place in downtown Spokane to carpool from

Details will be sent to participants as soon as registration closes

PLEASE DON'T REGISTER UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE NOTES BELOW, YOU ARE SURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE, THE MEETING TIME AND LOCATION WORK FOR YOU AND YOU ARE LOOKING FOR LODGING IN OR CLOSE TO SPOKANE.

Join the weekend’s ski leaders to explore many of the trails at the Mt. Spokane Ski Park. We will include blue and black trails during this trip. So good skills climbing and descending steeper groomed trails including wedge turns are required. This trip is open to more advances classic and skate skiers This trip is not suitable for beginners.

All vehicles taken to the trailhead will require a WA State Snopark Pass. There is no additional trail fee. For additional information and questions contact the trip leader (add email)

The trip will be led jointly by Chris Ensor and Cheri Solien. Please direct questions to Chris at: ctrails@comcast.net Further information will be emailed as soon as registration closes on Jan 22.

This trips is a part of the:

Mountaineers Mt. Spokane Weekend Ski & Snowshoe Event, Jan 24-27:

 https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/foothills-branch/events/mt-spokane-winter-activities-weekend

 

Also, check out:

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/spokane-has-a-mountain-of-winter-fun-45-minutes-from-downtown/

 

This article includes downhill, nordic, and snow shoeing information that compares Mt. Spokane to other WA ski areas.

 

Spokane has a mountain of winter fun 45 minutes from downtown!

 

We recommend finding lodging in downtown Spokane and carpooling from there to the snow. For lodging options, check out this website: https://www.visitspokane.com/hotels/

 

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Mount Spokane Cross-country Ski Park


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