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Crater Lake National Park:
The winter brings some of the heaviest snowfall in the country to Crater Lake National Park, averaging 533 inches per year. Although park facilities mostly close for this snowy season, visitors may view the lake during fair weather, enjoy cross-country skiing, and participate in weekend snowshoe hikes.
Rangers lead interpretive snowshoe walks and discuss various aspects of winter ecology. Walks are presented every Saturday and Sunday from late November through late April at 1:00 PM. You need to sign up in advance by calling (541) 594-3100 or by stopping by the Steel Visitor Center at Park Headquarters when you arrive. Participants must wear snowshoes because of the deep snow conditions along the route. Snowshoes are provided and there is a 30 person limit on each walk, and a minimum age of 8 years.
Moore Park:
The perfect place for easy winter fun. The young and young-at-heart will enjoy the snow-packed hills of Moore Park for tubing or sledding. In addition, there are a variety of trails available for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Willamette Pass Ski Resort:
The ski resort is located in northern Klamath County off Highway 58. While a downhill ski resort, for those who prefer sledding, the Nordic/Tubing Center is located at the west end of the main parking lot. Tubes and towing provided.
Diamond Lake Resort:
Sledding is a favorite family winter activity. The tubing and snowboarding hill at Diamond Lake Resort is located at the Hilltop Shop. $8.00 entry fee includes inner tube, tow rope, and cable clip. Uphill tows are .25 cents each. You can also buy tow ticket packages. 10 tickets for $2.50; 20 tickets for $5.00; and 50 tickets for $12.50.
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