Cross-country Ski - Nason Ridge

This is the Saturday ski option for the Leavenworth/Plain ski weekend.  Skiers may chose to stay in leaders cabin in Plain, or secure other lodging in the area.

Plan to meet at the Kahler Glen sno-park area at 9:00am ready to ski.  Leader will be staying in Plain and will not be coordinating carpools from the Seattle area.

This is a challenging ski with 1500 feet elevation gain (and loss).  It will require good uphill and downhill techniques.  Classic cross country skis are best.  Pace will be moderate, with rest breaks as needed, but does require good stamina.

The trail is groomed, however, doing this tour is dependent on snow conditions.  If unfavorable, an alternate ski route will be substituted.

Due to the traveling distance, the ski trip is best done as a weekend.  You may register for one trip on Saturday and/or one trip on Sunday.  In addition, the town of Leavenworth is close by, with a lot of interesting shops and a sledding hill so there is the option to ski one day and relax or explore the other day, as you wish. 

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. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26659835?location=Plain%2C%20WA%2C%20United%20States&s=5Hfbkewr  for picture purposes only)

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 $40 per person/per night (available Fri/Sat night)plus a share in the $150 cleaning fee payable directly to leader. 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/

If you come up on Friday or Saturday, those staying the weekend will have the option to have dinner in the cabin and the evening to play games, watch tv and soak in the hot tub.

On Sunday, a hearty pancake breakfast will be served in the morning before departing, or participating in another (shorter) ski trip.