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Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area

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Trails: 33 km (20 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, mainly classic technique.
Trail fees: $5 self-registration (winter 2004/5)
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Snow report: Conditions are reported on the club's website
Nearest town: Chelan, WA
Web site: Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area
Trail map: Available on the club's website
Equipment rentals: At Echo Valley Ski Areaon (open weekends & holidays)
Ski lessons: No
Other activities: Alpine skiing, telemarking
Facilities: Vault toilet, snack bar
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Chelan has a few inns and other accommodations.
Location of trails: The center is about 10 miles northwest of Chelan, past Echo Valley Ski Area. The access road is steep so tire chains may be required.
Tourism info: Lake Chelan Chamber | Lake Chelan Tourism
Weather forecast: Chelan
Map of local region: Chelan area

Rate this XC Area

Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 5.00  

Name of XC Area: Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area Ski Trails
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2005
Trails that I skied: all of them
My favorite trails: Outer Rim, Ally Oop, Ridgline
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: extensive (22 miles), fantastic views, wide and well-groomed, not crowded
What I disliked: nothing
Comments: cabins for rent only a couple of miles from ski trails
Submitted by: Lief Carlsen
from: Chelan
Date submitted: Dec 20, 2005