Elkhorn Mountains - Backcountry Skiing

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Anthony Lakes

The Elkhorns are a smaller but very perpendicular north-south mountain range flanking the western side of I-84 near Baker City, Oregon. They are sandwiched between the Blue Mountains and Wallowa Mountains. Anthony Lakes Ski Resort is at the very northern end of the range. The resort is one of the few places you can drive a vehicle high in the winter; in fact, it would be the highest plowed winter road in Oregon. Thus, the backcountry access is great if you don't have snowmobiles (it's also good if you do).

Angell Basin Backcountry Skiing

Submitted by Brian Sather on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 1:47am

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Distance:

3.32Km

Angell Basin and the surrounding slopes are popular for backcountry skiing and snowboarding in northeast Oregon. The peaks boasts easy access by car at a relatively high starting point at 7,000 feet. The basin is a short tour from the Anthony Lakes Ski Resort parking lot. Because of the winter recreation, the road is plowed regularly. The ski area is generally open Thursday-Sunday and holidays, but the backcountry is always open.

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