Vacation lodging in the North Cascades (winter)?

[Chad_A]

The g/f and I are looking to take a few days to ourselves somewhere in January. Last year or two, we went to some placed outside of the Nisqually entrance of Rainier (Copper Creek Inn, etc) but we're kind of tired of that now.

 

Looking for something maybe around Glacier; any recommendations? Would like somewhere she can cross country ski, or somewhere we can go on a snowshoe hike.

 

I looked at NC Basecamp, one of the sponsors here, but that's kind of expensive...but if it's par-for-the-course for that time of year, I'll swallow it.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

-Chad

[Alex]

Scottish Lakes resort, mebbe?

[Off_White]

Take the boat up Lake Chelan to Stehekin, I think there are several lodging options for what is essentially a quiet off season there. I'm sure Blake could give you the low down.

[mccallboater]

NC Basecamp is a GREAT place to stay. It's worth it. Ski, rock climb, ice climb; name your poison.

[fheimerd]

my favorite place to stay in the north cascades is the snow. It's cheap, quiet and long nights in a freezing tent are a true test of a relationship.

[Off_White]

Hmm, you're coming from Portland? Easier and cheaper, you could stay in Packwood on Hwy 12, the motel on the left on your way out of town Eastbound is alright, at least they have a jacuzzi. The skiing/snowshoeing out of White Pass is fine in either direction, the wilderness areas mean no clear cuts, and at 4500' the pass is a little higher than many other options. It's not a mondo romantic type hotel though, if that's what you're looking for. Oh, and obviously it's not the North Cascades either.

 

 

[Blake]

see this

 

http://www.stehekinlanding.com/index.php?page_id=241

[hefeweizen]

Last winter my wife and I stayed in a cabin in Maple Falls (~15 min from Glacier). The cabin itself is off a right hand turn just after Maple Fuels (coffee shop), behind the liquor store. I know it sounds ghetto but it was really cool. It had a hot tub, they allowed pets, and it's quite private. It also had a full kitchen with utensils and a barbeque. I can't find the website but the office that books the cabins is just before Maple Fuels on your right. I think it was about $125/night.

[TrogdortheBurninator]

Stayed here once some years back, and it was very nice. Down side is you will still need to drive 20 min or so for most activities.

 

http://www.theinnatmtbaker.com/

 

[ultragrrl]

Whenever I go to Mt Baker I stay with www.mtbakerlodging.com They have some kickass cabins and can accommodate a couple (when just my husband and I go).....to a group of friends (6-8 peeps).... to helping me with our annual corporate ski retreat for about 40 people. Love em!

 

I've also stayed at the NC Base Camp and it was an awesome venue. If I was in the Methow I'd definitely stay with them again. Yep,yep,yep.

Edited October 2, 2007 by ultragrrl

[Chad_A]

Cool, thanks for the resounding reply. I'll get to work researching these spots (even if they aren't all in the North Cascades!)

 

Thanks again,

Chad

[Kat_Roslyn]

Sometimes I like to stay up at Trollhagen it is off of exit 63 on I-90. It is a big Norweigen Lodge, $15 a night per person, with a communal kitchen and you can get a private room and just put the bunk bed mattresses on the floor for a little love nest. It has a huge fireplace, outdoor hottub, saunas, and snow all around. Good nordic ski or snowshoe trails and next to the Pass. There are often families there and it's cool to hang out with em and drink their hot buttered rum on the sly.

 

[Pandora]

The place that neighbors the liquor store sounds like the way to go!

[kamatz]

Hi there,

 

Check out North Cascades Basecamp at www.ncbasecamp.com I am pretty sure we can help you out here. The web site says it all

 

Hope to see you,

 

Josh

Edited October 7, 2007 by kamatz

[lnunn]

SUN MOUNTAIN LODGE in winthrop. check the website. it's worth spending the $$.

[rbw1966]

Another thumbs up for Sun Mountain Lodge. We spent xmas there last year in one of their cabins and it was very nice.