Meany Lodge
Visitors to Meany
During the summer, Meany offers a range of activities including biking, hiking, mushroom hunting and the opportunity to learn all sorts of skills during work parties to prepare the lodge for next winter's snow. Come learn to splice ropes, maintain tracked vehicles, weld, split wood, do plumbing or carpentry, maintain trails, and more!
During the winter, Meany offers a range of activities including skiing/snowboarding facilities, drop-in ski lessons, snowshoe treks, cross-country skiing, as well as room and board for overnight guests.
Driving Directions to meany Lodge
Coming to Meany Lodge during the summer or fall (typically May to November)? Here are the summer driving directions to Meany Lodge.
UpcomING Events
- Fall Work Parties - Meany is run by volunteers like you! Come make new friends and learn what it takes to operate a ski area, prepare trails, fix machinery, and improve the lodge. Participation in work party weekends is free and provides stewardship credit. Dates: Sept 28-29, Oct 4-6, Oct 19-20, Nov 2-3
- Holiday Week - the days between 12/27/2019 and 1/1/2020 are some of the best skiing of the year! Registration is now open!
- New Years Eve 2019 - Spend New Years at Meany. Prime rib for dinner, fireworks at a family-friendly time and again at midnight. Night skiing (weather permitting). This event usually sells out.
- Patrol Race, Mar 14, 2019 - Scouted & raced in the 1920's & 30's, the patrol race follows an 18+ mile ski route between Snoqualmie Pass and Stampede Pass. For more information on the race itself, see Patrol Race information. Registration for the race will open in Fall 2019 and close on Dec 31, 2018.
- Adventure Wellness Weekend Jun 5-7, 2020 - The Adventure Wellness Weekend (or AWW) is an all-inclusive weekend of outdoor adventures, wellness seminars, hands-on workshops and classes, gourmet food, and more. Participants can 'choose their adventure' tailoring their classes and activities for what is most interesting or works best for them! Hosted by The Mountaineers Trail Running Committee.
Important Details
LODGE STAY RATES, RESERVATIONS AND POLICIES
Please contact us for rates for private rentals and Mountaineers events.
Here are the prices for stays at the lodge during the Winter 2019-2020 ski 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 made possible by Mountaineers volunteers that staff the Lodge.
To purchase a Seasons Pass please visit the Merchandise page. After purchasing the Seasons Pass you will be given a discount code for use when purchasing Lodge Stays that reduces their price to $0.
| 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 |
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 | $40 | $85 |
| Youth Member (6-13) | $65 | $55 | $35 | $35 |
| Youth Non-Member (6-13) | $75 | $65 | $35 | $45 |
| Child (age 0-5) | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
"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 ONLY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT MEANY.
CHILDREN AGES 0-5 SHOULD BE REGISTERED FOR A "DAY PASS" ON SATURDAY FOR $35 TO PAY FOR THEIR WEEKEND STAY (FRI/SAT/SUN).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need a parking permit to Visit Meany?
A: During the winter: Yes. Crystal Springs SnoPark is a state managed snow park area and requires a either (option 1) a sno-park annual pass with a groomed trails sticker, or (option 2) a one day pass with a Discover Pass. During the Summer and Fall you can drive all the way to the Lodge where parking is free.
Q: When does the TomCat (aka, a snow cat) depart for Meany Lodge?
A: TomCat's schedule is posted on our winter weekends detail page.
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.
CONTACT
- General: chair@meanylodge.org
- Winter events: MeanySports@me.com
- Lodge: 360-886-1217. Note that this number is only monitored when the lodge is open.
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- December 16-20, 2019 GIVE.org training at Meany Lodge - Private Group Stay
- December 27, 2019 Meany Lodge Stay Holiday Week, Day + Overnight, 12/27/19
- December 28, 2019 Meany Lodge Stay Holiday Week, Day + Overnight, 12/28/19
- December 29, 2019 Meany Lodge Stay Holiday Week, Day + Overnight, 12/29/19
- December 30, 2019 Meany Lodge Stay Holiday Week, Day + Overnight, 12/30/19
- December 31, 2019 Meany Lodge Stay Holiday Week, Day + Overnight, 12/31/19
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