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SKOKI LODGE - Such a Warm Welcome for just a Day Tripper!
Report Submitted by Chuck
(trip) Date: Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Submitted: Thursday Feb 22, 2024 at 19:23
Discussion:
Groomed all the way... what more would you want?
With the warmer temperatures, VR50 worked well... though I still needed to do some Herring Boning!
Thanks to Ziggy for encouraging me onwards!!
Everyone I met, raved about the staff, and I agree.
Passing the Ski Resort
Passing the Half-Way Cabin
Boulder Pass is well named
John, Chris and John keep returning to Skoki
On Deception Pass
Remember that if you drop down the other side of Deception Pass, you will have to climb back up!
Arriving at Skoki Lodge
Reuben's Artwork is stunning... but I lost his card!
I hope someone can give us his contact information
Great to meet Maggie... the new manager
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Comments:
2024-02-22 at 20:51 - comment by ulrikeski
You're covering lots of distance on your skis, Chuck! Looks like a beautiful day. Judging by the packed snow you could almost skate ski across Ptarmigan Lake. How was the descent from Deception Pass and the LL ski out? Hopefully no breakable crust and no ice.
2024-02-22 at 21:18 - comment by Chuck
Hey Ulrike,
You could definitely skate ski across Ptarmigan Lake (the west wind helps). Dropping down the north side of Deception Pass was a challenge due to tight bushes and a soft snowpack beside the snowmobile track. Metal edges were worthwhile.
The ski out was no problem.
Enjoy.
2024-02-23 at 08:24 - comment by Helen Read
Great photo of the visitors from upstate New York who I met family day w/e skiing the Alluvial Fan (I was walking around the lake with my grandkids and took their photos at bench at end of lake) and my husband met then downloading at Temple before their ski in. Looks like you met then on their way out if they stayed 2 nights. Super photos and hope you find the artist's name. Wonder if you put that photo on google, if AI would come up with the artist?
2024-02-23 at 18:51 - comment by Karl & Chris
The artist is Reuben Nimegeers, I have attached a photo of his card. Beautiful art!
2024-02-23 at 21:56 - comment by Chuck
Thank you Karl and Chris (wondering how you found his card).
Yes, I find Reuben's artwork to be absolutely beautiful.
I've delved into his website for these special pieces painted while working at Skoki.
And/or go to his home page.
Check out his Skoki artwork with this direct link
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