New Year's weekend 2010, Logan Lake
by Susan McClung
Referring to our food and accommodations at Highland House, and to the skiing, Jerry said there was one trouble about everything: He could not find anything to complain about! This is high praise indeed. Everyone thorough enjoyed the comfortable accommodations, the great food, the cheerful host and hostess, and the fine skiing to be had. The community trails at Logan Lake are well signed with a variety of terrain. There is even an illuminated night loop. Nearby trail systems Stake Lake and Kane Valley provided enjoyment in different yet venues. Kudos to Kurt for arranging this outing again this year.
Manning Resort, MLK weekend, 2010
by Jim Rhodes
The skiing was superb We arrived at Lightning Lake before 10, skied up South Gibson, took the requisite trip on the T-bar, skied back down North Gibson. The sun was increasingly shining during the day. It looked like the last grooming had been Sunday. A skiff of new powder was on top of the rather hard base, making for easy skiing. Nobody had been on North Gibson since last track setting, and we were treated to various animal tracks the entire distance.
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Saturday, Jan 30, White Pass
by Jim Rhodes
In Southwestern WA, there is no snow below about 4000 ft. The White Pass Ski Area's Nordic trails are not all that long. But they were well set, winding through mature forest, with a lake and a viewpoint of the valley. We skied all of the trails, some twice, in 3 hours and saw others more than once. Nobody wears skin suits. By afternoon, heavy snow was plopping out of the trees under overcast skies, above freezing conditions. Still, the skiing was good. While this is'nt a destination resort, it certainly is a great stop going from one place to another.
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There are many Sno-Parks from Mt. Rainier to the Columbia River. All are below snow line this year. We checked out North Fork Tieton, about 7 miles east of the pass. It's icky -no snow to speak of and sloppy. It's one of the highest, with many others being about the same elevation as Salmon Ridge.
Report on The Logan Lake Trip, February 18,19,20,21. 2011 for President's Day
by Kurt Duey
Logan Lake was once again a success. The group was impressed by the accommodation at the Highland House. I heard many comments about how nice the place was. Folks were quite impressed with the quiet yet convenient location and the dramatic but comfortable living room. The
rooms were a comfortable retreat from the public area. A few had trouble with the heat in their room's, at night, (too much). The hot tub was used several days.
The hosts, Don and Doreen, were friendly and helpful. Meals were plentiful and well served. The evenings found many of us watching the Canadian Olympics on the big screen in the living room; Steve was a welcome member, with his athletic regimen; No doubt, Steve skied the most. Don, Ron and I skied together most days. We had an excellent ski around Hill's Homestead at Kane Valley on Friday. An inch or two had fallen the night before, on a groomed base. The temperature was 27 to 36 degrees so it was slow but manageable; Saturday we skied to the north end of Logan Lake's trails, to Beyond Outer Limits; It was
clear out and again mostly below freezing. While the trails were groomed they hadn't had much use. We only saw a few skiers all day.
Along with the usual moose and deer tracks, I saw wild horse and wolf as well. Sunday we went to Stake Lake to ski; here was a motorcycle race going on at the lake and many local skiers were not there. Needing
some alone time, I skied the outer perimeter of the trails; Once around the trail was enough for me, so I retired to the warming hut to read and wait for Ron and Don. Again I had my third day of good skiing with over six inches of snow; Stake Lake's impeccable skiing always makes the best of the snow available.
Alice, Nancy, Linda and Connie skied together. They seemed to be having a grand time. Rhyma had one of her skis delaminate the first day and had to go to Kamloops to buy a new pair. She and Kathy had to leave early to catch a flight. No one was sick or injured during the trip. Complaints were minimal and many compliments were heard, so I would have to say the trip was a good idea and I have booked similar trips for next year. December 30, 31, 2010 and January 1 & 2, 2011 for a New Year's trip and
