Meany Lodge
Visitors to Meany
The winter season is in full swing at Meany Lodge! Meany is open for winter sports, play, skiing and riding every weekend through mid-March. 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.
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, 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 Lessons!
Ski lessons at Meany are finished for the 2023 season, but they will be back again starting January 2024. Learn to ski, ride, or take your off-piste skills to the next level.
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
UpcomING Events
- Patrol Race 2023 will be March 18, 2023 - The Patrol Race is a 19-mile backcountry ski race between Snoqualmie Pass and Meany Lodge. Participation in Patrol Race 2023 is by a lottery that opens each fall and closed 12/31/2022. More information and team finishing times from previous years are posted on the race webpage.
- Mountaineers Gala Auction - Want to throw your own Private Powder Party at Meany or take a snowmobile-assisted backcountry ski tour in the Cascade mountains around Meany? You can bid on these items in silent auction!
- Work Parties! Meany operates thanks to volunteers like you! Work parties are held throughout the summer to improve and repair the Lodge. Come meet new people, learn new skills, and explore the surroundings of Meany Lodge with hikes, bike rides, swim-excursions, and more. Sign-ups will be posted here by May 1, and participation in work parties is free with food and housing included. Work parties are planned for the last weekend of June, July, August, and then every other weekend from September till early November.
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. Park in the Non-motorized Overnight Lot (map).
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.
TomCat SChedule March 17-19 (Patrol Race)
Friday 3/17: 7pm (Crystal Springs to Lodge)
Saturday 3/18: 11am (Crystal Springs to Lodge), 5pm (Lodge to Crystal Springs)
Sunday 3/19: noon (Lodge to Crystal Springs)
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.
2022-2023 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 | $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: maud.de.bel@gmail.com
- Lodge: 206-321-1320. This number is only monitored when the lodge is open (this is the new phone number, updated March 2023).