Meany Lodge
Visitors to Meany
Time to get excited! Almost 4 feet of great snow awaits us, and more is coming down daily!
Come Dec 27th, 2021, 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.
Follow the Meany Lodge Facebook page to see photos and videos from our Spring Carnival that took place on March 6.
Operating in the age of COVID-19
For details on how Meany will operate this year, please see our Winter Weekend information page.
Following the the Mountaineers COVID-19 policy and the Washington State guidelines, we have developed plans to operate while managing the risk of COVID transmission. We ask that everyone show each other extra patience and empathy.
We are mountaineers -- it's in our creed that everyone in the group is responsible for doing their part to keep the group safe from all risks, including COVID-19. All participants are expected to have a mask and wear it when appropriate. Anyone feeling sick is asked to stay home and will get a full refund.
Here are the COVID-19 operating procedures as of 11/30/21:
- The Lodge is open for overnight stays. Only fully-vaccinated guests will be allowed to sleep in the Lodge. As children under 5 cannot receive the vaccine at this point, we regret they will not be permitted to stay in the Lodge. We have reduced the number of overnight guests from 98 to 55 - make your reservations early!
- Meany Lodge is using the CDC definition of fully-vaccinated - 2 weeks after the second dose of Moderna or Pfizer or 2 weeks after the first dose of Johnson and Johnson. Boosters are encouraged but not required.
- All vaccinated people must email a photo or pdf of their vaccination card to meanycovidvax@outlook.com before coming up to the Lodge.
- We will be serving meals inside the Lodge, in two shifts of 50 people each. Participants can eat in our dining room or in the Zoo - the Zoo is our maintenance garage where we served meals last year, and it has infrared heaters and lots of airflow.
- We will be wearing masks inside the Lodge, except when eating or sleeping.
- Tent camping is available on campus for all. We have lots of nice tent locations! Please bring your own tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, head lamps, and sundries.
- Car/RV camping space is available in the Crystal Spring SnoPark for day guests at the Lodge.
UpcomING Events
- Registrations for Winter Weekends are open! Also open for registration are our classes in skiing, uphill travel/backcountry touring, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. See the calendar on the right side-bar or the "Register" buttons above.
- Patrol Race 2022 is March 19, 2022 - The number of teams is limited, and a lottery will be held on Jan 1, 2022 to select the participants. Assemble your team and enter the lottery to participate in the Patrol Race! Lottery closes on Dec 31, 2021.
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 Sno-Park permit WITH "groomed trails sticker" ($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 have more fun on the drive!
Important Details
- Packing for Meany - Our SnowCat does break down. Please be prepared to hike nearly 3 miles with your belongings, which should be transported via backpack.
- Winter Driving - Be safe; winter travel can be dangerous.
- SnowCat Schedule - Transportation to Meany is via SnowCat or snowmobile only, so dress warmly! Plan to arrive 20 minutes to load the SnowCat and remember cell phone coverage is very poor.
Crystal Springs
DepartureMeany Lodge
DepartureFriday Schedule 7 PM - Saturday Schedule 8:30 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM7:45 AM
9:00 AM
5:00 PMSunday Schedule 8:30 AM 7:45 AM
3:30 PM
LODGE STAY RATES, RESERVATIONS AND POLICIES
Here are the prices for stays at the lodge during the Winter 2021-2022 season.
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.
2021-2022 Season Pass Prices
| Adult Mountaineers Member | $560 |
| Adult Non-Member or Guest Member | $635 |
| Youth Member (13 & under) | $325 |
| Youth Non-Member or Guest Member (13 & under) | $375 |
2021-2022 Per event pricing
| RATE CATEGORY |
FULL WEEKEND | SATURDAY NIGHT |
DAY USE | HOLIDAY WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Mountaineers Member | $125 | $110 | $40 | $70 |
| Adult Non-Member | $140 | $125 | $45 | $85 |
| Youth Member (5-13) | $70 | $55 | $40 | $40 |
| Youth Non-Member (5-13) | $80 | $65 | $45 | $45 |
"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.
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 Sno-Park permit WITH "groomed trails sticker" ($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, as are copies of the slide show and service program.
CONTACT
- General: chair@meanylodge.org
- Lessons and Winter Sports: jen@simerson.net or maud.de.bel@gmail.com
- Lodge: 360-886-1217. This number is only monitored when the lodge is open.