Meany Lodge
Visitors to Meany
Welcome to winters at Meany Lodge! Come up to build your adventure with things like skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, snow fort and igloo build, reading a relaxing book in the Lodge, meeting new people, playing board and card games, helping cook in the big kitchen, and more!
Ski, Snowboard or Telemark classes
Meany offer lessons for folks wanting to get started in these sports, or to take the skills they have developed cruising groomers into the off-piste world of powder, steeps and trees. We offer single-day lessons, or four lesson series.
Up-hill Travel classes
Looking to get into backcountry skiing? Meany offers a class on up-hill travel to help get you started: Up-Hill Travel Class Offerings
Meany Lodge on Social Media
Follow the Meany Lodge Facebook page to see photos and videos from our Spring Carnival and winter weekends
COVID Policy
The Meany policy for this winter with respect to feeling unwell is:
Testing for Covid is not required for entry into the lodge.
If any member of your guest party feels unwell in any way, we encourage you to email the lodge chair to cancel your reservation. The lodge chair will process a full refund for your stay.
If you begin to feel unwell during your lodge stay we will immediately transport you and your party back to the parking lot so that you can recover in the comfort of your own space and not risk sharing your potential illness with others.
We will look forward to seeing you again as soon as you are feeling good.
During the winter season, Meany offers a range of activities including ski / snowboarding facilities, ski lessons, snowshoe treks, cross country skiing, as well as room and board for overnight guests.
Weekend stay reservations and cancellations must be made before Thursday at noon.
UpcomING Events
- Patrol Race 2025 will be held March 15, 2025 - The Patrol Race is a 19-mile backcountry ski race between Snoqualmie Pass and Meany Lodge. Registration for the 2025 Patrol Race is now open! See the Patrol Race page for information and finishing times.
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 or at the kiosk by the parking lot entrance. 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 to 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.
- Snow Cat Schedule - Transportation to Meany is via SnowCat or snowmobile only, so dress warmly! Plan to arrive 20 early minutes to load the SnowCat and remember cell phone coverage is very poor.
TomCat SCHEDULE
| Crystal Springs Departure |
Meany Lodge Departure |
|
|---|---|---|
| Friday Schedule | 7 PM | - |
| Saturday Schedule | 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 5:30 PM |
7:45 AM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM |
| Sunday 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 2024-2025 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.
2024-2025 Season Pass Prices
| Adult Mountaineers Member | $600 |
| Adult Non-Member or Guest Member | $675 |
| Youth Member (13 & under) | $355 |
| Youth Non-Member or Guest Member (13 & under) | $405 |
2024-2025 Per event pricing
| RATE CATEGORY |
FULL WEEKEND | SATURDAY NIGHT |
DAY USE | HOLIDAY WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Mountaineers Member | $150 | $135 | $55 | $100 |
| Adult Non-Member | $165 | $150 | $60 | $110 |
| Youth Member (5-13) | $85 | $70 | $30 | $55 |
| Youth Non-Member (5-13) | $95 | $80 | $35 | $60 |
"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.
CONTACT
- General: chair@meanylodge.org
- Lessons and Winter Sports: daniel-del-norte@outlook.com
- Lodge: 206-321-1320. This number is only monitored when the lodge is open (this is the new phone number, updated March 2023).