Ray Benson Tour
Were you not able to get on the list for Eric's Ray Benson Tour on Sunday? Here's your chance to do it Monday. Based on Eric's trip report for Saturday's tour we'll tentatively follow his route (and tracks).
Trail Highlights: Forecast at Santiam Pass is for 1-2' Sunday night and additional 2-4" on Monday, so the potential for fresh snow. From the Ray Benson SnoPark, we will ski south on South Loop and maybe stop next to Big Lake. Then ski back north on the South Loop and transition to the North Loop to stop at the North Blowout Shelter for lunch. After lunch, we will continue on North Loop back to the SnoPark.
Level of Difficulty, Distance, and Time. This will be approximately 6 miles, making this tour an intermediate level. There are no "steeps", but if we go off trail you will need to be able to handle both downhills and up hills.
When: Monday February 16
Where: Meet at the parking lot between Pet Smart and Ashley's at 9:00am. We will arrange carpools at that time, and leave ASAP.
What to Bring: Bring a lunch and your 10 essentials. Expect snow flurries on Sunday. No dogs on this tour.
Ski Equipment: Any touring gear should be fine, with ski widths > 62mm.
Number of Skiers: 10
Reservation Contact: Charlie Cornish
Additional Information:
NOAA weather for Hoodoo Butte:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.40179000000006&lon=-121.88422999999995
Ski Trail Map:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/legacy-media/deschutes/Ray%20Benson%20SnoPark%20Area%20Snowmobile%20Map.pdf
