The Loup’s new look
Skiers will find more features at the family-friendly resort By Ann McCreary Low key, family-friendly, uncrowded and easily accessible – the Loup Loup Ski Area is pretty much “perfect the way it is,” according to Manager Sandy Liman. But that’s not stopping the resort on Highway 20 between Twisp and Okanogan from trying to become even more perfect. Loup Loup skiers this winter will find new features to enhance their experience, Liman said. “We’ve done some improvements to the day lodge, because that’s the heart and soul of the resort,” Liman said. The rustic day lodge, built in 1969, features an imposing rock fireplace and big picture windows with a great view of the mountain. Food service includes hot meals and snacks, beer and wine. This winter, for the first time, skiers will be allowed to take beer and wine outside to a new beer garden in front of the lodge. On sunny days, picnic tables in front of the lodge are a magnet for skiers who soak up the rays while lunching and socializing, but imbibing outside the lodge
and provide picnic tables and smaller tables. The fencing and tables will be moved each evening to allow the snow to be groomed, and then replaced, Liman said. Children, he added, are allowed in the beer garden. Loup patrons will also find the lodge aesthetics improved this winter, Liman said. The resort has hired Twisp artist Donna Keyser to serve as “artistic designer” for the lodge. The goal, Liman said, “is to channel Photo courtesy of Loup Loup Ski Bowl the artistic energies of the The skiing is always good at the Loup, and this year the lodge community into the Loup.” The lodge will be spiffed will be spiffed up and offer an outdoor beer garden. up through the use of color was not legal. and paint, and Liman said Within the designated beer garden, taking he hopes to eventually include outdoor art along alcohol outside is now permitted, Liman said. The the Loup’s cross country ski trails. beer garden will be enclosed by portable fencing, In addition to the new beer garden, skiers will
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