Digital Subscription

Meany Lodge

Published: Feb. 19, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. PST — Updated: Feb. 19, 2013 at 3:53 p.m. PST
0 comments
Loading ...
  • Most visitors are towed in to Meany Lodge by a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor, but sometimes they arrive via a more modern vehicle. Here staff writer Craig Hill is towed in via a snowmobile piloted by Jim Fahey. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Most visitors are towed in to Meany Lodge by a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor, but sometimes they arrive via a more modern vehicle. Here staff writer Craig Hill is towed in via a snowmobile piloted by Jim Fahey. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Meany Lodge's 75-year-old rope tow is powered by a Chevrolet pickup engine. Fire code will force the lodge to switch to electric power next season. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Meany Lodge's 75-year-old rope tow is powered by a Chevrolet pickup engine. Fire code will force the lodge to switch to electric power next season. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Andy Smith of Meany Lodge pulls a rope that activates the clutch on the old Chevy pickup engine that powers the 75-year-old rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Andy Smith of Meany Lodge pulls a rope that activates the clutch on the old Chevy pickup engine that powers the 75-year-old rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Speed on the Mach rope tow is controlled by shifting gears on the Chevrolet pickup engine that powers the lift. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Speed on the Mach rope tow is controlled by shifting gears on the Chevrolet pickup engine that powers the lift. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • The Meany Lodge rope tow offers skiing for all levels, but regulars say every route down from the top is diamond or double diamond. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    The Meany Lodge rope tow offers skiing for all levels, but regulars say every route down from the top is diamond or double diamond. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • A young skier grabs a ride on Mach, Meany Lodge's main rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    A young skier grabs a ride on Mach, Meany Lodge's main rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Andy Smith mans the Meany Lodge tow hut. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Andy Smith mans the Meany Lodge tow hut. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Riding a rope tow has its drawbacks. During a morning of skiing reporter Craig Hill burned a hole in his hand, ripped the cuff of his shirt and burned holes in ski pants and soft shell jacket. Ski area officials say physical injuries are rare, but they recommend wearing gear you won't mind damaging. (CRAIG HILL'S CAMERA)
    Riding a rope tow has its drawbacks. During a morning of skiing reporter Craig Hill burned a hole in his hand, ripped the cuff of his shirt and burned holes in ski pants and soft shell jacket. Ski area officials say physical injuries are rare, but they recommend wearing gear you won't mind damaging. (CRAIG HILL'S CAMERA)
  • Dan Nord of Seattle uses welder gloves to protect his hands on the rope tows. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Dan Nord of Seattle uses welder gloves to protect his hands on the rope tows. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • A snowboarder explores the terrain near Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    A snowboarder explores the terrain near Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Volunteer Emilio Marasco prepares lunch, which is included in the price of the lift ticket. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Volunteer Emilio Marasco prepares lunch, which is included in the price of the lift ticket. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Skiers sometimes hike above the rope tow at Meany Lodge for a little extra vertical. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Skiers sometimes hike above the rope tow at Meany Lodge for a little extra vertical. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Art Freeman, a Meany instructor, says skiers of all levels can find plenty of enjoyable runs off the Mach rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Art Freeman, a Meany instructor, says skiers of all levels can find plenty of enjoyable runs off the Mach rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Hillel Bar-Ahoroni, 9, skis one of Meany's diamond runs. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Hillel Bar-Ahoroni, 9, skis one of Meany's diamond runs. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Instructor Art Freeman drops into a tree run serviced by Meany Lodge's 75-year-old rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Instructor Art Freeman drops into a tree run serviced by Meany Lodge's 75-year-old rope tow. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Meany Lodge is named for Edmund Meany, former president of the The Mountaineers. His picture is displayed in the lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Meany Lodge is named for Edmund Meany, former president of the The Mountaineers. His picture is displayed in the lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • The Mountaineers opened Meany Lodge in 1928. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    The Mountaineers opened Meany Lodge in 1928. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • A weekend stay at Meany Lodge includes food and lodging. This is the family quarters on the fourth floor. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    A weekend stay at Meany Lodge includes food and lodging. This is the family quarters on the fourth floor. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • A sign outside the fourth-floor family sleeping area in Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITERS)
    A sign outside the fourth-floor family sleeping area in Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITERS)
  • Jim Fahey rides the Mach rope tow backward moments before shutting it down for the weekend. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Jim Fahey rides the Mach rope tow backward moments before shutting it down for the weekend. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Meany Lodge volunteers hang the tow ropes when the close for the weekend so the ropes aren't covered by snow storms. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Meany Lodge volunteers hang the tow ropes when the close for the weekend so the ropes aren't covered by snow storms. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Jim Fahey drives Tom-Cat, a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor that tows skiers 2.7 miles in and out of Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Jim Fahey drives Tom-Cat, a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor that tows skiers 2.7 miles in and out of Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Skiers and snowboarders grab hold of ropes at the end of their visit to get a 2.7-mile tow back to their cars. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Tom-Cat is a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor used to tow visitor to and from Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Tom-Cat is a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor used to tow visitor to and from Meany Lodge. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
  • Tom-Cat, a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor, tows skiers 2.7 miles to their cars from Meany Lodge after a weekend of skiing. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)
    Tom-Cat, a 1954 Bombardier snow tractor, tows skiers 2.7 miles to their cars from Meany Lodge after a weekend of skiing. (CRAIG HILL, STAFF WRITER)

JOIN THE DISCUSSION | Register here

We welcome comments. Please keep them civil, short and to the point. ALL CAPS, spam, obscene, profane, abusive and off topic comments will be deleted. Repeat offenders will be blocked. Thanks for taking part — and abiding by these simple rules. A thorough explanation of rules of conduct can be found in our Terms of Service. If you have any questions, including why your comment may not be showing immediately after you submit it, be sure to visit the commenting FAQ.

CONTESTS