Events

Aspen has something for everyone. There are four great mountains and you're sure to find skiing to suit your ability, whether it’s the gentle beginner slopes of Buttermilk, Ruthie's intermediate cruiser on Aspen Mountain, the seemingly endless groomed corduroy of Snowmass or the steep back bowls of Aspen Highlands. (aspensnowmass) The town of Aspen is a delight, with great restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shopping, health clubs and spas, all on quaint Victorian streets in a pristine Rocky Mountain setting. Events at Gay Ski Week include the downhill costume competition, comedy night, the Aspen GLBT Film Festival, a gallery walk, group dinners and parties galore. If the past is a predictor, this trip promises to be another fun time skiing and hanging with clubs from all over the country.

If you missed the inaugural trip to the Huntley Lodge last year, here is your chance to check out this wonderful place!

Ski Buddies is offering a group trip to the Blewett Pass, Teanaway Valley, Suncadia, and Salmon La Sac areas of Washington State. We will be staying at the incredible Huntley Lodge , which is central to all these snow sports areas. Enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing or downhill skiing on this new adventure for Ski Buddies.

Winter PRIDE (Whistler Gay and Lesbian Snow Sports Week) offers a wide range of events for men and women, including all your old favorites and a few new twists as well. Join THOUSANDS of men and women from around the world for a hot time on the slopes and fantastic fun in the valley at the parties and events (tickets available online through Gay Whistler).

For the February Potluck Ski Buddies returns to the OutWest Bar in West Seattle. This is the last of the potluck series for the season so don't miss! Please bring the usual food items (beverages ok if non-alcoholic), Feb 12th, 6 pm, 5401 California Ave SW, at Brandon, 4 blks south of SW Alaska St.

Join Ski Buddies over President’s Day Weekend for our first cross country ski trip to Whistler Olympic Park.  Developed for the 2010 Olympic Games, Olympic Park boasts 90+ km of beautifully groomed cross country ski trails and 20+ km of wilderness snow shoe trails as well as backcountry access.  We’ll stay at Legends/Creekside in spacious, three-bedroom suites, each equipped with kitchen, washer/dryer, and gas fireplace.

Stevens PassThe Stevens Pass Weekend is the longest running Ski Buddies trip (29th consecutive year!) and one of the most popular. We again have exclusive reservations at our favorite Cabin which sits just off the Highway within two miles of Stevens Pass downhill area and only a few miles from the Nordic Center. Constructed of logs and granite, the Cabin offers a rustic feel yet features a full kitchen, three bathrooms, showers, sauna, outdoor hot tub, two fireplaces, and comfortable seating for conversation, dining and games. Sleep in the third floor loft on foam mats.

The Leavenworth Ski Club hosts the annual Hog Loppet, a non-competitive 30k Ski Trek from the top of Mission Ridge Ski Area to Blewett Pass.  The trek is an exciting challenge for strong intermediate and advanced cross country skiers.  While much of the route is groomed there is also a highly entertaining segment of un-groomed excitement.  You will be joined by skiers from all age groups using every type of backcountry and cross country ski you can think of.  A few even come in costume!  Warming stations offer a great opportunity to take a break, gather around the fire, have some sweet snacks and hot chocolate.

(Trip details to be posted soon.)

Schweitzer Mountain, March 8-11

SchweitzerSki Buddies returns to this great destination, 20 minutes up from Sandpoint, Idaho, known for non-crowded slopes, great snow and some of the best tree skiing in the Northwest! Annually, 300 inches of snow fall over the 2900 acres with a top elevation of 6400 feet and a 2400 foot vertical drop. The Resort also features snowshoe trails and 32 kilometers of groomed and track set cross country trails.

We've reserved the same charming, fully furnished Cabin as last year, on the mountain near the base Village with three bedrooms, two lofts, two baths, kitchen, a large hot tub and free shuttle service to the lifts, Village shops and night life. Sandpoint is a short drive back down the mountain for more shops, nightlife and restaurants.

Ski Buddies will host Happy Hour at OutWest Bar in West Seattle. This is the last Happy Hour the season so don't miss! Wednesday, March 14th, 6 pm, 5401 California Ave SW, at Brandon, 4 blks south of SW Alaska St.

You won’t want to pass up this trip to the resort with the highest skiable elevation in all of Oregon and Washington (verticle drop of 3,365 feet from nearly 9,600 feet!) and over 3,000 acres of lift-accessible terrain. Mt. Bachelor, located on the eastern flanks of Oregon’s Central Cascades, is known for its light, dry snow, diverse terrain, family-friendliness and long seasons.

(Details for this new Ski Buddies destination to be posted soon.)

Join us Easter Sunday, April 8th for the Ski Buddies End-of-Season Banquet to be held at Fresh Bistro in West Seattle, 4725 42nd Ave SW (206-935-3733). Cocktails (no-host) will begin at 5:30 followed by dinner at 6:00. Bring pictures and stories about trips you've done; hear the results of the club elections.

Please RSVP to Bud by April 5th!! The restaurant will not be able to take walk-ins.

Price is $40.00 per person (payable separately at the time).