49 Degrees North
January 31 - February 2
Hosts: Rick Garrison and Birgitte Ahring
49 Degrees North is Washington State's 2nd largest ski resort located in the stunning Colville National Forest. It is the region's favorite family-friendly resort with full service alpine ski area, 1851 feet of vertical drop, eight chairlifts (new Quad)! Lift lines are short or non-existent, runs are long.
Just 50 miles north of Spokane off Hwy 395 in Chewelah.
Friday night as people arrive in Chewelah we'll have a Meet & Greet at the Nordlig Motel banquet hall (food and beverage provided).
Saturday after skiing ends, your hosts Rick and Birgitte, will throw an Après Ski Tailgate Party in the resort parking lot (food and beverages provided). Look for the class A RV with party atmosphere, food, and music. Bring your favorite fold up chair to pull up around the fire (small tables are also appreciated).
Ski Sunday, then head home at your convenience.
If you will be attending, be sure to register in advance. Registering for the event:
- Lets us know how many are coming so we can plan accordingly
- Provides the funds to buy your food and beverages
- Allows us to coordinate accommodations, and carpooling for those who want this service
Costs [double occupancy]: $50 social + $39 gas + $85 room + $76 lift = $250/person
Social Events:
Friday Meet & Greet and Saturday Tailgate Party, including food and beverage, for a total of $50 payable to the Club through the registration process on this website.
Transportation:
Drive yourself or carpool. Carpool gas costs are shared equally between the passengers and the driver. Round trip distance between the Tri-Cities and 49 Degrees North, including the commute to/from accommodations in Chewelah, is 440 miles.
- When you register for the event you will have the option to have the Desert Ski Club help arrange a carpool for you.
Accommodations: (Book direct) [Identify you’re booking with the Desert Ski Club, before January]
We have reserved rooms at Nordlig Motel and Chewelah Creek, in Chewelah, the town nearest to the resort. To get our good rates, be sure to tell the motels that you are with the Desert Ski Club when you call to make reservations.
Nordlig Special Rate: Regular room $75/night $85/night double occupancy - Two Queen room -$95/night.
Chewelah Creek Special Rate: Single Queen room $60/night – Two Queen room $70/night.
RV Parking: $12 no hookups. $22 with electrical power (These spots are first come, first serve on the mountain).
Registrants will have the option to have Club help communicating room options for you (space available/needed).
Lift tickets: (They have posted new prices)
You will need to make your own lift ticket arrangements. Bluewood season pass can be used except on Saturday. Indy Pass can be used either day. Age 80+ is free. 2025 lift ticket prices are available online and on the Ski and Stay program through the Hotel (20% discount).
- Adult (Age 18-69): $69 per day lift, Master (Age 70-79): $54 per day lift, (Age 80+): Free
These online prices are on a sliding scale and increase as the date gets nearer.
Additional details about the trip, including when and where to meet for skiing and for social events, will be provided later via email to registrants.
A day or two before the event, be sure to check the ski resort website for conditions:
49 Degrees North Operating Conditions