Held every Super Bowl Sunday, the race starts in Kincaid Park. Started in 1914 and located near Stampede Pass on a ridge above the Yakima River, the lodge has private ski slopes with four packed runs for novice and intermediate downhill skiers. It also offers some challenging, unpacked runs for advanced and expert skiers and boarders, for a total of 32 downhill runs. Known for its family orientation but open to all members and guests of all ages, weekend rates include overnight lodging on Saturday, four meals, two days' use of the ski lift, a snowcat or tow from the parking area and entertainment on Saturday nights. The lodge also offers group and private lessons with Meany s PSIA ski school for those tired of the crowds elsewhere.
Lessons are available for all ages and levels of downhill, cross-country, telemark and snowboard.
Touting the ski school instructors as sympathetic, students are videotaped in group lessons for later review. Classes start in January. Upcoming events The Mountaineers offers a free snowshoe demonstration Jan. 13 at Snoqualmie Pass at the Mountaineers Snoqualmie Lodge. The public is invited to learn about the latest in winter foot-travel equipment and participate in free demonstrations. You also may be interested in marking these events on your calendar.