Loup Loup Ski Bowl

Loup Loup Ski Bowl is a ski area located in the Methow Valley of Okanogan County, Washington, midway between the towns of Twisp and Omak on Highway 20.

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Location in Washington
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LocationLoup Loup Pass, Okanogan County, Washington, USA
Nearest major cityTwisp, Washington (12 miles east)
Coordinates48°23′41″N 119°54′46″W
Top elevation5,280 ft (1,610 m)
Base elevation4,040 ft (1,230 m)
Skiable area550 acres (2.2 km2)
Runs10
Longest run2 mi (3.2 km)
Lift system1 chair, 1 platter lift, 1 rope tow
Snowfall12.5 ft (3.8 m)
WebsiteSki the Loup

The ski area's season generally runs from late November or December until April, but is only open four days out of the week, and on holidays. Loup Loup offers ski and snowboard lessons, rentals, and also children's programs.

Loup Loup has been recognized as a safe ski area with short lift lines, polite skiers, and reasonably priced food by Seattle Post-Intelligencer.[1]

Alpine Skiing

Loup Loup features a vertical rise of 1220 feet (370 m) to a top elevation of 5280 feet (1610 m) above sea level. Loup has 550 acres (2.2 km²) of alpine skiing area. The hill has 10 major runs, and 3 lifts, including a quad chair that was moved to Loup Loup from Crystal Mountain. The mountain is operated by a non-profit ski education foundation with a board of fifteen volunteers.

Cross-Country Skiing

From the base area, 23 km of cross country trails are accessible, with another 50 km of trails maintained by Washington State Parks nearby.

Other Activities

A walk-up tubing hill is located at the base of the area.

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References
  1. Small ski areas east of the mountains offer laid-back alternatives, by Barry Truman, Seattle Post-Intelligencer January 5, 2006
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