Anthony Lakes (ski area)

Anthony Lakes

Anthony Lakes Ski Area
Anthony Lakes
Location in Oregon
Location Blue Mountains,
Baker County /
Union County,
Oregon,
 United States
Nearest city La Grande
45 mi. - (72 km) north
Baker City
35 mi. (56 km)
Boise, Idaho
120 mi. - (193 km)
Coordinates 44°57′49″N 118°14′05″W / 44.9637°N 118.2348°W / 44.9637; -118.2348 (Anthony Lakes)Coordinates: 44°57′49″N 118°14′05″W / 44.9637°N 118.2348°W / 44.9637; -118.2348 (Anthony Lakes)
Vertical 900 ft - (274 m)
Top elevation 8000 ft - (2438 m)
Base elevation 7100 ft - (2164 m)
Skiable area 1100 acres (45 km²)
Runs 21
20% easiest
38% more difficult
42% most difficult
Longest run 1.5 mi - (2.4 km)
Lift system 1 triple chair
1 rope tow
1 magic carpet
Terrain parks 1
Snowfall 300 in. - (762 cm)
Snowmaking none
Night skiing none
Website Anthony Lakes.com

Anthony Lakes is a ski area located in eastern Oregon, near the cities of La Grande, and Baker City. The resort has one triple chairlift, and a vertical drop of 900 ft (274 m). The summit elevation is 8000 ft (2438 m) above sea level, and the terrain is mostly of an intermediate and expert level. The resort also offers Snowcat skiing on nearby peaks, and includes a boardercross course as well as a well maintained cross-country (Nordic) ski trails complete with its own Nordic center building.

Several backcountry skiing opportunities exist in the area. There are several areas in the nearby area, including Angell Basin , that offer Backcountry skiing opportunities.

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