Name of XC Area:Crater Lake National Park Area number: OR22 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Dec, 2000 Trails that I skied: West Rim, Hemlock, Stewart Falls, Pacific Crest So. My favorite trails: Stewart Falls, Pacific Crest, West Rim, East Rim Trail marking: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: View of the lake is unsurpassed, true backcountry experience can be found anywhere in the Park. What I disliked: Comments: Crater Lake is unsurpassed for snow depth, snow condition, beauty, and varying terrain/trail choices. Once you've skied there, you will want to return.
When severe winter storms are present, plan on skiing on some of the lower elevation trails like East Rim, Mazama Loop, PCT So., Stewart Falls/Pumice Flat. Wind and visibility can be difficult at the Lodge area then. With the exception of East Rim, the terrain is also milder , which reduces skiers' risk during high avalanche conditions. Conditions are updated daily at the visitor information centers and volunteer ski patrollers are on duty weekends and holidays for visitors' assistance and trail maintenance. For in depth information, check the Crater Lake Ski Patrol web site-http://webpages.charter.net/wheels432/wheels432/Home.htm
Happy Trails
Submitted by: John Bellon, Crater Lake Ski Patrol from: Klamath Falls Date submitted: Jan 4, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Meacham Divide Area number: OR7A Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: Every one! Loppet, Tillicum, Butcher, Whitman Whip, Kansas, ect... My favorite trails: Roller Coaster and Ice Scream are exciting, as is the Pendleton Plunge. My favorite, though, is the Loppet which takes skiers out to a beautiful overlook in the woods. Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Fair Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: There are many trails so one is never bored. Ther terrain constantly varies; any level of skier can appreciate and enjoy a trail. The long trail takes skiers out to beautifully groomed trails where one can ski by himself at a reasonable price while experiencing the solitude of the Blue Mountains. What I disliked: There isn't snow year-round. Comments: The trails are fun to ski, but donations are essential to maintain this relatively unknown jewel of nordic skiing. Submitted by: DRJ from: Oregon Date submitted: Dec 26, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Area number: OR7 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Mar, 2003 Trails that I skied: all My favorite trails: black lake, college, elkhorn byway Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: excellant scenery and challenging trails. There are more than 13 km by the way. What I disliked: After a storm the associated downhill area gets groomed first. You may have to wait for the grommer. Comments: Beautiful mountain area and part of a downhill ski area. This is a rustic area devoted to skiing and not real estate development. Submitted by: John Greene from: Ontario, Or Date submitted: March 18, 2003
