Heli-Skiing
Looking
for a lift? Intermediate to advanced skiers wanting an unforgettable
experience away from the crowds and lift lines would do well
to check out helicopter-assisted skiing.
North Cascade
Heli-Skiing, located in Mazama, Washington has a variety
of downhill and Nordic ski packages available, designed with
adventure in mind. They offer world class powder skiing on
300,000 square acres in the North Cascades, which has some
of the most spectacular scenery and best skiing conditions
known to man. North Cascade Heli-Skiing's permit on the Okanogan
National Forest offers some 80 designated runs ranging from
1,500 to 4,000 vertical feet at altitudes of up to 9,000 foot.
For reservations and information call North Cascade Heli-Skiing
at 800-494-HELI.
Loup Loup Ski Bowl
The
Loup Loup Ski Bowl is located between Twisp and Okanogan
near the summit of the Loup Loup Pass. With a vertical drop
of 1,200 feet there are six primary runs to choose from according
to your ability. Skiers and snowboarders will be able to use
the newly installed 4-person chair lift.
The main lodge provides a panoramic view of the ski runs and
offers lunch at the snack bar or you can warm up and relax
in front of the fireplace. The ticket office, ski patrol and
ski rental shop are located in a building adjacent to the
lodge. The Loup Loup Ski Bowl and the U.S. Forest Service
work together to provide you quality recreation, so ski the
Loup, just for fun!
For ski reports call (509) 826-2720. For equipment reservations
call (509) 422-2776. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and all major
holidays (except Christmas). The Loup Loup also offer prime
groomed trails ranging from easy to most difficult that will
take you amongst towering fir and fragrant pine trees. Trail
passes for the North Summit system, located by the ski bowl
can be purchased at the Loup's on-site ticket office.
Sitzmark Ski Area
The
Sitzmark Ski area is located on Havillah road about 20 miles
out of Tonasket, Washington. Sitzmark has a chair lift and
a 660 vertical foot ski run with an elevation of 4,950 ft.
The Sitzmark Ski area promotes good "family fun" with many
family oriented events.
In mid to late February Sitzmark sponsors the Annual No-Alibi
Fun Ski for the whole family and a Craz-zee Daze fun day.
Days of operation are Thursday, weekends, and holidays. There
is a lodge that offers delious meals, a rental shop, and a
ski school program. Sitzmark offers seven new runs this year
all with great views.
Sitzmark also has 3k of groomed trails at the area and 12k
of groomed trails at Highland Son park three miles away. The
Sitzmark area ski season runs from mid-December through mid-March.
(Depending on snow fall) Snow report line is (509) 485-3323.
Rental shop number is (509) 486-2700.
