Ochoco Ranger House BackCountry Ski Adventure

Destination: Ochoco National Forest, OR

Terrain: Non-groomed trails/Backcountry

Trip Rating: Intermediate

We will ski in the Ochoco Mountains about 30 miles east of Prineville in a relatively remote area of Oregon taking advantage of the dry snow and wonderful views. We will be on the Walton Lake and Bandit Springs Forest Service trails. 

We will be staying in an artfully constructed 1,145 square foot three-bedroom 1.5 bath two-story former ranger house, with a wonderful dining room table that accommodates our entire group, as well as a large knotty-pine paneled living room with comfortable seating for evening reading, cards, board games and chats. There is no cell service at the cabin.

If snow is lacking, we will do some hikes in the local area and over at the Painted Hills in the John Day Fossil beds. Participants are responsible for their own breakfasts, lunches & Friday night Dinner. Saturday and Sunday dinners will be potluck. 

Backcountry ski gear (NNN-BC bindings or better with metal edge skis) required as skiing will be done on ungroomed trails with up and down terrain. Available beds: two double spaces and three singles (singles in one large bunkhouse style room).

Trip limit:  7 participants including trip leader.
Cost:  $65/member, per person, includes 3 nights lodging. Extra costs not included: travel expenses and meals.
Travel miles:  From Portland, 350 miles round trip, plus mileage to the ski areas
Trip Leader:  David Bath