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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
My wife and I are looking for a new lodge to visit, preferably in the
western states. This is what my wife wants: - Not a big crowded downhill place. Quaint is good. - Plenty of not-too-challenging, groomed XC trails. - Ski out the door, or at least no driving required to trails. - Scenic mountains. - Really good food. - Dogsledding, hot tub, sauna all big plusses. We really like the Franconia Inn in NH, also the Gunflint Lodge in MN was fun, but we'd like to try something different. Suggestions? Thanks! Bob |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
One place that comes to mind is Lone Mountain Ranch located near the Big Sky
ski area...but separate from it. I was there a few times back in the late 1980's and early 90's ..........you can ski right out the door....excellent food......upscale gourmet kind of place. I am not sure about the snowpack. It usually is good, but has become variable....like most places in the last few winters. I have read some long range predictions that the Northern Rockies will have a snowy cold winter. You can find their web site on "Google". Mark "Bob Whitefield" wrote in message om... My wife and I are looking for a new lodge to visit, preferably in the western states. This is what my wife wants: - Not a big crowded downhill place. Quaint is good. - Plenty of not-too-challenging, groomed XC trails. - Ski out the door, or at least no driving required to trails. - Scenic mountains. - Really good food. - Dogsledding, hot tub, sauna all big plusses. We really like the Franconia Inn in NH, also the Gunflint Lodge in MN was fun, but we'd like to try something different. Suggestions? Thanks! Bob |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
I forgot to mention that Lone Mountain Ranch is in Montana........also that
they have over 60km of wonderfully groomed trails. Mark "Mark Eastman" wrote in message k.net... One place that comes to mind is Lone Mountain Ranch located near the Big Sky ski area...but separate from it. I was there a few times back in the late 1980's and early 90's ..........you can ski right out the door....excellent food......upscale gourmet kind of place. I am not sure about the snowpack. It usually is good, but has become variable....like most places in the last few winters. I have read some long range predictions that the Northern Rockies will have a snowy cold winter. You can find their web site on "Google". Mark "Bob Whitefield" wrote in message om... My wife and I are looking for a new lodge to visit, preferably in the western states. This is what my wife wants: - Not a big crowded downhill place. Quaint is good. - Plenty of not-too-challenging, groomed XC trails. - Ski out the door, or at least no driving required to trails. - Scenic mountains. - Really good food. - Dogsledding, hot tub, sauna all big plusses. We really like the Franconia Inn in NH, also the Gunflint Lodge in MN was fun, but we'd like to try something different. Suggestions? Thanks! Bob |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
Never been there, but you might check out the Methow Valley
http://www.mvsta.com/ Everything I hear is that its amazing. They have tons of trail, definitely ski from your door. Not a big downhill place. Paul Bob Whitefield wrote: My wife and I are looking for a new lodge to visit, preferably in the western states. This is what my wife wants: - Not a big crowded downhill place. Quaint is good. - Plenty of not-too-challenging, groomed XC trails. - Ski out the door, or at least no driving required to trails. - Scenic mountains. - Really good food. - Dogsledding, hot tub, sauna all big plusses. We really like the Franconia Inn in NH, also the Gunflint Lodge in MN was fun, but we'd like to try something different. Suggestions? Thanks! Bob -- Remove the caps to reply Nordic Nuts http://barney.gonzaga.edu/~pbelknap |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
Chequama Mama wrote:
Never been there, but you might check out the Methow Valley http://www.mvsta.com/ Everything I hear is that its amazing. They have tons of trail, definitely ski from your door. Not a big downhill place. Paul Bob Whitefield wrote: My wife and I are looking for a new lodge to visit, preferably in the western states. This is what my wife wants: - Not a big crowded downhill place. Quaint is good. - Plenty of not-too-challenging, groomed XC trails. - Ski out the door, or at least no driving required to trails. - Scenic mountains. - Really good food. - Dogsledding, hot tub, sauna all big plusses. We really like the Franconia Inn in NH, also the Gunflint Lodge in MN was fun, but we'd like to try something different. Suggestions? Thanks! Bob The Methow Valley is about 4-5 winter hours from Seattle, depending on weather and traffic. Winthrop is a 'tourist town' - lots of cute--quaint shops and stores, with the 'real' town across the bridge and down the road a few blocks. The MVSTA maintains an unbelievable trail system up there. Lodging: Upper end - Sun Mountain Lodge Lower end - several motels - the MVSTA can point you to good ones. The Virginian is owned by a really great guy who can wrangle MTB trips in the summer, too. Middle - lots of B&Bs Favorite places to eat - The Duck Brand Hotel & Cantina. (Have the breakfast potatoes). Favorite places to ski - any of the trails that have been groomed!!! Marsh Jones formerly a Methow frequent visitor. |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
Try Sun Valley. Sun Valley lodge has some Condos that I think butt up against
the golf course which is where the nordic trails are. Vaire Vaire Nice. Eric "Shmo" Chandler Duluth, MN |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
Bob -
I'd suggest the Wilderness Lodge at Royal Gorge in California, but apparently it burned down a couple of weeks ago. I'll stray outside the norm a bit here and suggest Canada - perhaps the Canmore/Banff/Lake Louise area. Also consider Silver Star, BC - I was there a couple of years ago for a Thanksgiving Camp and there was skiing from the door. Bring your windbriefs if you're planning on going in mid-winter. bt |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
Thanks for all the responses, folks! This is very helpful.
I hadn't considered Methow, looks like a great area. Bob |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
If you are considering Canada, I recommend that as well as the areas
mentioned you should also look at 100 Mile House, B.C. The Hills Health Ranch, at 108 Mile (8 miles north of 100 Mile House) has rooms and chalets in a rustic ranch setting with a good restaurant, spa facilities and cross country ski trails right at the door. The trails interconnect with the 100 Mile community trails so you have access to about 200 km of groomed, trackset trails. Here is a link. http://www.spabc.com/Winter/winter.html Scott Elliot http://www3.telus.net/selliot/ "sknyski" wrote in message om... Bob - I'd suggest the Wilderness Lodge at Royal Gorge in California, but apparently it burned down a couple of weeks ago. I'll stray outside the norm a bit here and suggest Canada - perhaps the Canmore/Banff/Lake Louise area. Also consider Silver Star, BC - I was there a couple of years ago for a Thanksgiving Camp and there was skiing from the door. Bring your windbriefs if you're planning on going in mid-winter. bt |
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Recommendations for western XC lodge?
"sknyski" wrote in message
om... I'd suggest the Wilderness Lodge at Royal Gorge in California, but apparently it burned down a couple of weeks ago. It's true :-( Linda called reservation holders yesterday: She said that RG is fully insured and plans to rebuild this spring. The trails suffered no damage, I'm sure. The out-buildings (private cabins, showers/hot tub/sauna) should be OK but certainly won't be operating until the lodge is rebuilt. Bummer for the staff. Bob |
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