December 2024

Arrive Friday Dec. 27, 2024 and depart on Monday Dec. 30, 2024

Stake & Logan Lakes & Kane Valley – Coordinated by Lynne Oliver

4 days of skiing, staying 3 nights at a cost of $350 USD per person including meals, double occupancy.

This high altitude ski destination offers three different settings to ski in.  It is less than five hours from Bellingham on good, well-maintained roads.  We will be staying at the fabulous Highland House B&B in Logan Lake, BC. offering 5 luxury bedrooms with 2 beds and private full bathrooms.  This place is really nice!  The cost includes meals (hearty breakfasts with many choices, sack trail lunches, substantial dinners, special dietary needs accommodated).  The outdoor hot tub and setting are as outstanding as the rest of the B&B.  To visit their web site go to:  www.highlandhouse.ca .

Enjoy great skiing at any or all of three xc-ski areas: ultra-groomed Stake Lake, semi-groomed Logan Lake, and seldom groomed Kane Valley.  5 min. from our B&B, Logan Lake at 1180 meters (base) has 36 kilometers of skate and classic track.  Trail fee is $10 cash.  They have 2 km of night-lit groomed trails.  On the web go to http://highlandvalleyoutdoorassociation.com/ .  20 min. from our B&B, Stake Lake at 1315 meters (base) has 60 kilometers of skate and classic track. Trail fee is $15 cash or credit card.  It features a large warming hut.  On the web go to overlanderskiclub.com .  1 hr. from our B&B, Kane Valley at 1160 meters (base) has 50 kilometers of classic and un-groomed trails.  Trail fee is $10 cash.  It can be skied on the way up and/or on the way back.  On the web go to www.nicolanordic.ca/kane-valley-trails.  All three areas are unique and enjoyable.

xxx . Starting December 27, returning December 30, 2024. Three (maybe 4) days of skiing for the cost of $350 (U.S.) per person double occupancy that includes all meals. NNSC is sponsoring a ski trip to the Logan Lake area of BC. Once again, we will enjoy the amenities of Highland House Bed & Breakfast. Those who have gone on this trip before can attest to the value of this trip.

The cost includes 3 hearty breakfasts (made to order), 2 packed lunches for the ski trails and 3 substantial dinners. The B&B can accommodate special dietary requirements. There is also an outside hot tub to soothe the muscles after skiing. Their web site is www.highlandhouse.ca

There is great skiing at any or all of three xc-ski areas: Ultra-groomed Stake Lake, semi-groomed Logan Lake and Kane Valley. Kane Valley – most often skied on the way to the B & B and sometimes on the way home has 50 km of groomed trails, offering a variety of terrain. The trails are marked, maps at the trailheads and several shelters where you can stop for a break. Fee is $10 Canadian (though their web site says that fee is under review). Their web site is www.nicolanordic.ca/kane-valley-trails. Stake Lake – 60 km of scenic, expertly groomed cross country ski trails, 7km of which are lit at night. There are also 21 km of snowshoe trails and 15km of Adventure Trails. They have a large warming hut and permanent toilet facilities. Ski trail fee is $18 adult/senior, Canadian. Their web site is overlanderskiclub.com. Logan Lake has 38 km of groomed trails with classic track. A portion of the trails are night lit. Trail fee is $7 Canadian. Their web site is www.loganlake.com.

The B&B has 5 bedrooms. Three rooms have King size bed and a Twin bed. One room has a Queen size bed and a Twin bed; One room has a Queen bed. The fee is based on double occupancy; There is a fee of $25 for an extra person in a room. Each room has its own bathroom, TV and desk. WiFi is available. There is a spacious Common room (living room and dining area) with a view of 25 acres and an outside Hot Tub.

All meals are included in the fee. Breakfast of your selection will be provided on Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Packed lunches will be provided for Saturday and Sunday for your ski time. Dinner will be provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Carpooling and room sharing are encouraged. You must be a member to participate in any ski trip. As a reminder on carpooling, all direct costs such as gas or ferry fares, are shared equally among riders and drivers.

You will need to have Canadian cash for Kane Valley and Logan Lake skiing. Credit cards can be used at Stake Lake.

To hold a space on this trip, send a check for $350.00 made out to Nooksack Nordic Ski Club (or NNSC) to the trip coordinator, Lynne Oliver, . Final cost varies according to number of people attending and exchange rate. Checks will not be deposited until the conclusion of the trip.