Ski season opens at Anthony Lakes on December 16
By Joe Hathaway on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER/UNION COUNTIES — Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort has announced that it will open the 2023/2024 ski season on Saturday, December 16.
With a base elevation of 7100 feet, the resort said with 8 inches of fresh new snow over the weekend, cool weather and no rain, they decided the time was right to start up the ski lift.
“Anthony Lakes is excited to start the 2024 season and is looking forward to two weeks of skiing/riding during the holiday break. While we’re all pumped to get out there and make turns, we want to remind skiers and riders that early season conditions do exist and to stay on groomed runs and watch for unmarked obstacles,” said Chelsea Judy, Marketing Director for Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association. “Stay tuned for more information on the new Nordic warming yurt, Houtz’ House, as well as information on Skiing with Santa and live music this holiday break!”
Lift tickets will be available for online purchase beginning Tuesday, December 12. The resort highly recommends that you purchase your lift tickets online for a quicker ticket booth experience. Tickets can be purchased on the mountain too.
Operations and Amenities (From Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort):
Anthony Lakes will have full lodge amenities available including the Cafe, Starbottle, Rental Shop, Ski School, and the Nordic Outpost. The Anthony Lakes Mercantile is stocked full of brand new logo wear, so come up and make some turns and get your Christmas shopping done, too.
Creston’s Yurt at the top of the mountain is also scheduled to operate Saturday and Sunday. Offering lunch with a view, Creston’s is your top of the mountain warming spot.
Sno-Park permits: Oregon Sno-Park permits will be available to purchase in the Ticket Booth and Retail Shop.
Season passes: Season passes will be available for pick up at the Trailhead in Baker City through Thursday, then they’ll move to the Ticket Booth at the ski area for pick up on Saturday.
Grooming: We expect to have Broadway, Variety, Vista, Road Run, and Alice’s Wonderland groomed on the Alpine side and limited cross-country trails groomed. Please stay tuned for a complete list of groomed alpine runs and Nordic trails later this week.
December Operating Schedule:
Open daily December 16 through January 1
Close at 1pm Christmas Eve ($5 off)
Closed on Christmas Day
