Meany Lodge
Visitors to Meany
Time to get excited! Forecasters predict a winter with great snow is coming!
Come Dec 27th, 2022, Meany will be open again for winter sports, play, skiing and riding! 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 and winter weekends.
Operating in the age of COVID-19
Our COVID-19 mitigation strategies are described on our Winter Weekends page.
During the winter season, Meany offers a range of activities including ski / snowboarding facilities, drop-in 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.
Sign up for Ski or Ride Lessons!
Meany offers skiing and riding lessons each Saturday except President's Day weekend. Sign up for a series of 4 days for a discounted price. Each day of lessons includes 2 1-hour sessions. Students must also register for day-use or an overnight stay to cover rope-tow usage and food.
A-Series Lessons meet: Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 25
B-Series Lessons meet: Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11, Mar 4
UpcomING Events
- Patrol Race 2023 will be March 18, 2023 - The Patrol Race is an 18 mile backcountry ski race between Snoqualmie Pass and Meany Lodge. Participation in Patrol Race 2023 is by a lottery that will open this fall and close 12/31/2022. Team finishing times from previous years are posted on the race webpage.
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) for each day you will park.
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
- Winter Driving - Be safe; winter travel can be dangerous.
- SnowCat Schedule - Meany is 3 miles from the Sno-Park. Transportation to Meany is via SnowCat or snowmobile, so dress warmly. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early to load the SnowCat.
HOLIDAY WEEK TomCat SCHEDULE Dec 27, 2022 - Jan 2, 2023
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS DEPARTURE |
MEANY LODGE DEPARTURE |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27 - Jan 2 Schedule |
8:30 AM 5:30 PM |
7:45 AM 4:45 PM* *3:30 on Jan 2 |
TomCat Schedule Jan 6, 2023 - March 18, 2023
| 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 2022-2023 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 | $600 |
| Adult Non-Member or Guest Member | $675 |
| Youth Member (13 & under) | $355 |
| Youth Non-Member or Guest Member (13 & under) | $405 |
2021-2022 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 | $55 | $55 |
| Youth Non-Member (5-13) | $95 | $80 | $60 | $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: 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.
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: maud.de.bel@gmail.com
- Lodge: 360-886-1217. This number is only monitored when the lodge is open.