For the vast majority of Washington, it has been a snowy winter already. And while that isn’t so great for those with travel plans, it’s wonderful for those of us who love snow sports. Luge sledding is an underrated winter pastime, and you don’t often hear about it here in Washington. But if you pay a visit to the Loup Loup Ski Bowl, you can barrel down Bear Mountain in a luge sled.
Loup Loup Ski Bowl is owned and operated by Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a lifelong passion for outdoor winter recreation through education.
Loup Loup Ski Bowl / Facebook Located between Twisp and Okanogan on Highway 20, this is a popular winter recreation destination for those who are able to reach it.
Each winter, typically starting in early-mid January, Washingtonians gather to “ski the loup.”
Sunny Moore / Google Prices vary, but most find the tickets to be more affordable than most other skiing in Washington. Full-time Okanogan County residents get a 10% discount.
But for a different kind of adventure, try the Bear Mountain Luge Experience.
Ski the Loup The Loup offers free instructional clinics on how to Luge sled safely, which you’ll definitely want to take if you’re a beginner. Then, you’ll be ready for the luge sled experience itself.
Luge sledding, which is popular in Europe (and an Olympic sport), is definitely different than the sledding you did as a child.
Ski the Loup These sleds weigh 50 pounds and can hit speeds of 90 miles per hour. And you steer your luge with your calves.
Needless to say, this takes some getting used to.
Ski the Loup But once you’ve practiced and you’re comfortable with it, luge sledding is a total blast.
At The Loup, Luge sledding operates on weekends and holiday weeks throughout the season.
Ski the Loup The Bear Mountain Luge Experience is an hour and a half long and costs $160. This includes any sledding instructions you may need, an open-air snowcat ride up Bear Mountain, and guided sledding down a groomed trail. You can add additional sledders to the experience for $40 each.
This winter, try something new on a snowy weekend.
Jeff Gilpin / Google Luge sledding is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Intrigued? Check out the Bear Mountain Luge Experience here.
Loup Loup Ski Bowl / Facebook
Located between Twisp and Okanogan on Highway 20, this is a popular winter recreation destination for those who are able to reach it.
Sunny Moore / Google
Prices vary, but most find the tickets to be more affordable than most other skiing in Washington. Full-time Okanogan County residents get a 10% discount.
Ski the Loup
The Loup offers free instructional clinics on how to Luge sled safely, which you’ll definitely want to take if you’re a beginner. Then, you’ll be ready for the luge sled experience itself.
These sleds weigh 50 pounds and can hit speeds of 90 miles per hour. And you steer your luge with your calves.
But once you’ve practiced and you’re comfortable with it, luge sledding is a total blast.
The Bear Mountain Luge Experience is an hour and a half long and costs $160. This includes any sledding instructions you may need, an open-air snowcat ride up Bear Mountain, and guided sledding down a groomed trail. You can add additional sledders to the experience for $40 each.
Jeff Gilpin / Google
Luge sledding is a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Address: Loup Loup Ski Bowl, 97 Fs 4200100 Rd, Okanogan, WA 98840, USA
