Backcountry Yodelin

Nestled in the heart of the Central Washington Cascade Mountains

 conveniently accessable for snow-enthusiasts 

just a mile off of highway 2 to the East of Stevens Pass summit,

 lay important pieces of our Pacific Northwest's 
past alpine adventure history.   

Quietly left dormant for decades, 
clues can still be found amongst 

the relics of several old ski lifts left in the

  forested ridge shadows behind the former Yodelin day lodge. 

 Yodelin pioneered as a promising early Cascade ski resort in  

operation with a double chair and rope tow from 1961-1974, 

until a tragic nearby avalanche in 1971 led 
to the eventual closure of the ski area.

Now one can still follow the remnants of Yodelin's old 
cleared ski runs up and down a beautiful ridge, 
winding through scenic snowy alpine diversity. 

Traversing these routes make for great backcountry 
explorations on snow shoes, skis and snow/splitboards.  

The rewarding peaceful panoramic views found 
in the surrounding seas of Cascade mountain 
 peaks and ridges are worth lingering for so be sure to pack a picnic

and refuel in high alpine style

before descending back down 

 

 chasing fresh deep powder tracks or 
following others past packed turns
picking lines through the trees or open meadows...

The endless miles o' smiles possible in this 
winter cross-training workout

will keep you craving
just one more run !!