Mt. Spokane, WA

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I've never been to Mt. Spokane, but it's on my list! It's been a popular trip with the NNSC.

• Mt. Spokane is a state park that includes both a downhill ski area and extensive (60 km) Nordic ski and snowshoe trails.
• ide variety of activities, including Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. It has xx km of groomed trails.
• Location: is 35 miles NE of Spokane, WA; it's 392 miles from Bellingham. Approximately 6.5 hours from Bellingham according to Google.
• Elevation: The top of Mt. Spokane is 5883', so it's less than that!
• Google Road map to ski area
• Driving: It's in the mountains and it's wintertime. Better be prepared! And bring chains.
• Type of skiing: Most trails are groomed nightly for classical and skating.
• Trail map - Avenza map is available
• Latest Grooming report
• Length of season: Skiing is happening on 12/12/2021. Last grooming in spring 2021 was April 4.
• Places to stay / price range: On previous club trips, people have stayed at the Oxford Suites at 15015 E Indiana Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. Amenities – Full Hot Breakfast Buffet. Evening Reception featuring appetizers and your choice of wine, beer or soft drinks; On-site Restaurant & Lounge Oxford Riverside Bistro available nightly from 4:00 pm until 9:30 pm; Parking; Indoor Pool, Spa, Sauna, Steam Room and more.
• Trail fees / passes needed: A Sno Park Permit and a Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker are required for each vehicle, and are good for all passengers in the vehicle.  The Snow Park Permit and SGTP contribute to a State fund that pays for snow plowing of roads and parking lots, the trail groomer and groomer operator, and other State Park winter maintenance expenses.
• Nordic Ski Lessons: (both skate and classical) are available
• Equipment rentals are available.
• Special Events: There should be good skiing all season long. But a race/tour gives you a chance to be part of an event! Join others for specially marked trails, feed stations, and the fun of a race! Some to check out: Spokane Nordic Winterfest, January 16, 2022; SPOKANE NORDIC CHALLENGE - 20 / 30 / 50km Ski Loppet; March 6,2022
• Other things to do: downhill skiing at Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park
• Want to talk about it? Want some stories? Want a suggested itinerary?  This is a forwarding email address, your questions will be sent to 'the 'experienced user' – questions@nooksacknordicskiclub.org