This event is dependent on favorable weather and snow conditions. Check back here for confirmation before you head up to the mountain. We will try to make any cancellation decision by Thursday, February 19.
Times
Individual starts from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Courses close 2:00 pm
Event overview
We are set for ski-orienteering again this year at Teacup Lake. Why not try a little orienteering in the snow? Teacup is always a great place to ski. And even if you ski there regularly ski orienteering gives you a different way of experiencing Teacup Lake. Beginners at orienteering are welcome, as always.
The cabin at Teacup Lake will be our event headquarters.
Sno-park permits are required to park at the trailhead, and participants should also obtain a Teacup Lake trails pass.
All participants must check out at the results download table before leaving the area, even if you do not finish the course or are returning after the course closes.
Contact: Meet director Mike Bruns
Course setter's notes
All controls are on groomed ski trails. Some route choices will include options to take shortcuts between groomed trails using single-tracks that will be marked on the map and will be pre-skied before the event.
All skiers must follow the one-way restrictions on the map and follow any DO NOT ENTER signs posted by Teacup Lake Nordic Club.
Courses
more info coming soon
Ski rentals
If you don't own skis, no worries. There are several local stores that offer Nordic ski rentals including:
Mountain Shop (1205 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97232)
Registration and other costs
In addition to event fees, you'll also need a sno park pass for parking as well as to pay a trail fee (if you're not a Teacup Lake Nordic season pass holder)
Fees for this event
more info coming soon
How to pay the trail fee
Prepay the $25 trail fee along with your registration
Pay for the $25 trail fee on site with cash or mobile payment using a QR code
Be a Teacup Lake Nordic season pass holder
How to buy a sno park permit
Stop at a local merchant to buy a day permit for $4-5 on the way up to the mountain. Shell gas (Sandy), Fred Meyer (Gresham or Sandy), Joe’s Donuts (Sandy), and many others
Be a season sno park permit holder. Available for $25-30 from the same merchants
Map and directions to event
45.32024, -121.6244 - Latitude longitude coordinates (in decimal degrees format) to the event site. Copy/paste these into Google maps for a phone mapping app to get a map and driving directions.
Driving Directions
From Portland, take US Hwy 26 east towards Mt Hood, and pass through Government Camp
Roughly 2 miles after Government Camp, exit onto OR-35 N/State Route 35 N toward Hood River
The Teacup Lake Sno-Park is on the right, about 8 miles northeast of this junction.
NOTE: You must purchase a sno-park permit on the way to the mountain and bring it with you. Sno park permits are are NOT sold at Teacup.
Check road and weather conditions in advance. ODOT typically requires chains or traction tires if it is snowing. Bringing chains/traction tires is always a good idea no matter what conditions during the winter. More info at https://www.oregon.gov/odot/mct/pages/chains-and-traction-tires.aspx