Name: Crater Lake Ski/SS
Start: 2014-04-04T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2014-04-06T23:59:59-07:00

Past Activity

Crater Lake Ski/SS

Start date: 04/04/2014
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 04/06/2014
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We will return to the Union Creek Lodge for a weekend of skiing and snowshoeing at Crater Lake. With exclusive use of the lodge, we can enjoy the amenities including a full kitchen, game room and sitting room with fireplace. The price includes 2 nights' lodging and Saturday night dinner; participants may bring their own food for breakfast and lunch; a café across the road offers good country cooking. A pre-trip meeting will be held in mid-March.
To confirm your spot after signing up, send a non-refundable deposit of $20, payable to Obsidians, to Chris Stockdale, 32665 W. Saginaw Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Full payment will be due at the pre-trip meeting.

Event Leader: Chris Stockdale
Event Leader Phone: 5412212293
Event Leader Email: happyhiker2010@hotmail.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Extended Trips
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: See Trip Description
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles: 360
Season: 2014
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required:
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance:
Member Fees: 95
Elevation Gain:
Non-Member Fees: 100
Committee: Extended Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

A congenial group of 16 skiers and snowshoers took over the Union Creek lodge for a weekend of activity at Crater Lake. After what has been a disastrous snow season, we weren’t sure what we would find up at the lake and were happy to find plenty of snow to play on. Although we were somewhat disillusioned by the steady rain at the lodge, our minds were eased as we approached the lake and the rain turned into snow showers. Visibility was disappointing as the lake was obscured by clouds and fog, but everyone was able to ski or snowshoe. On Saturday evening everyone pitched in to help with a group dinner, which was enjoyed in front of a roaring log fire in the living area. On Sunday, some of the group went hiking along the Rogue River trail and others headed back to the lake. This time the weather cooperated and we were treated to a view of the whole lake.

Thanks to everyone who helped organize the dinner, drive carpools and organize the daily trips.