Veterans’ Ski event brought in close to 300 veterans and families during one day event

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER COUNTY – The 10^th Annual Veterans Appreciation Ski Day at Anthony Lakes was another huge success bringing in close to 300 veterans and their families.

This year’s event was held this past Monday, February 24, and included free lift tickets, rentals, and lessons as well as lunch for veterans and their immediate family

According to Chelsea Judy with the Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association, “Anthony Lakes cooked close to 300 burgers, gave out 225 lift tickets, provided 25 ski/snowboard lessons, and gave 35 non-skiing vets and family members rides to the top of the mountain in our Ladybug snowcat.”

Noting that this was the largest turnout to date!

**Photo of Ken Anderson, a local WWII vet (98 years young) rode up to the top in the front seat of Ladybug (photo attached – credit to Heather Cross).