sky meadows

[_AJ_]

I've heard about the place, but never been there. I've also seen the website. I'm interested in checking it out, but don't know how. Is there a way I could come see it for day and take the girls on a trail ride in the area without commitng to buying a lot first? It seems like a place we would like to be a part of. Is the riding pretty family friendly?

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

I live less than a mile away. Many that post on here have lots in Sky Meadows. To park and unload there, you are supposed to be a member or guest of one, but if you park in one of the lower lots and left a note about your intentions, I'm sure you'd be OK.

Regarding buying a lot: Water system has been iffy at times in the past. For several years, no building allowed as the water was not there to support it; better now.

Like any community association, typical bickering. Frequent turn-over of managers in the past. Some lots are great with a good views; others very steep....

Local realtors are hungry, I'm sure you can find one eager to help......Hope this helps and someone that has a lot there chimes in .......

 

[jim9006]

Yeah, Bob sum'd it up pretty good.. I've owned a lot there for several years now and I can say I like the place. It is a family oriented place for those who like to ride quads and dirt bikes in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. As far as coming up and parking, I'd suggest contacting someone from the web site and obtain permission first. That way your car will still be there when you get back.

 

[_AJ_]

Sounds pretty good. I guess I'll contact the managers on the website and see if they would permit a day visit sorta thing. I'd like to be able to look at the lots for sale. Is there a list available there or is this something I would need to get from a Realtor ahead of time?

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

I'd like to be able to look at the lots for sale. Is there a list available there or is this something I would need to get from a Realtor ahead of time?

Call Larry Scholl at:

http://www.johnlscott.com/agentdetail.aspx?UA=1&ic=1452858

There are a lot of inexperienced realtors in Cle Elum. Larry, his uncle and son have been selling real estate in the area since the 1960's. His son Gordon is in the same office and rides sleds a lot.....He might give you a little tour?

 

[THEDICK]

Hi AJ, I met you at the NWGC snow show booth.

I just got back from spending the new years weekend at Sky Meadows and will be back next weekend for the Sky Riders fun (poker) run.

I would be happy to show you around.
The fun run would be a great opportunity for you and your family to meet Sky Meadows members, get a trail ride in and check the place out.

FYI the lodge has small bunk houses for rent, I think they are some where between $35 to $50 a night 509.674.7753

Let me know if you have any questions, Chris

 

[Elliott]

My family has had a place in Sky Meadows for almost 30 years. As the family grew I ended up building our own place up there. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Access from your front door to the taneum trail system on dirt bikes, and plenty of miles of groomed trails all winter. Our kids leared to dirtbike, quad, and snowmobile on the Sky Meadows trails and meadows. Most would say that the area is pretty tame (works well for families), but trust me, there are some places to ride that will blow you away (most require some cross country, but you can find some deep untracked snow a week after it fell and actually get into some pretty good climbing. You just need to know where to look))
Email the board and I am sure that a parking pass in the lower lot will be available. Or you can always ride in from the Elk Heights Snow Park (about 4 miles).
Hope to see you on the hill.

Ps: www.johnlscott.com is a good way to look at properties up there. Make sure you check the box for land as well.

Good Luck

 

[_AJ_]

Sounds like a great place. I'd like to learn more about the bunk houses and the details of the Poker run. Would we need to be sponsored by a member to rent a bunk house? How big are they? That sounds like something we'd enjoy driving over for.

AJ

 

[THEDICK]

I just received this email regarding the fun run.

"Dear members, Due to the snow conditions and inability to groom, we have decided to postpone the annual Fun Run until Saturday January 23rd. We apologize for any inconvenience, however we felt this was the best option. Please pass this info on to anyone who is not available via this email.

Look forward to seeing you all on January 23rd."


AJ, I don't believe you need to be sponsored by a member to stay at the bunk house but if you do just let me know. I have never used the bunk house but I believe it is just a place to sleep, the lodge has a living room, shared kitchen & showers.

Sky Meadows has a lot to offer, I have 3 young ones that love riding and being outdoors, for me it is all about family, friends and good times.

All the posts here pretty much sum it up, yes the riding isn't the same caliber as Baker or Stewarts but there is great riding and lots of it, the trail system goes on and on plus the area is open in the non winter months to off roading, dirt bikes, quads and other recreation.

 

[rynokron]

You can park at the Elk Heights Sno Park and check out the area. It's 3.5 miles from Sky Meadows and you can sled right in there. Snow was really thin as of Saturday, I was riding my quad around still.

 

[THEDICK]

Rynokron, love the avatar.... You can be my wing man any time.

Yep my Jeep got more use than the sled last week, one ride out of there to Windy Pass and had to trailer out the rest of the time.

The good news is its snowing like crazy there right now.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/cccam.aspx?cam=8094

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

Monday - 01-04-10: Snowing hard all day. 2" inches an hour right now. Can't ride, gotta plow.......

 

[_AJ_]

New snow! Good news for sure. Assume the Poker run is still postponed?

AJ