Ski Crater Lake | Three Day Winter Circumnavigation | Oregon

I join my buddies from The Adventures of Chris and Chris (‪@chrisandchris‬ ) on a three-day ski tour around Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. We enjoy beautiful February weather and somewhat subpar ski conditions as we circumnavigate the 35-mile Rim Drive. Chris and Chris do a fantastic job capturing the endless beauty of this unique U.S. National Park and the dark sky above. Be sure to check out their channel ‪@chrisandchris‬ and subscribe. Can't wait to join the boys on the Eastside one day for another grand adventure! This film was made possible with the help of ‪@HyperliteMountainGear‬ and ‪@alltrails‬ #lifeisbetteroutside Crater Lake Ski Circumnavigation

[@dsundermeier]

Hi! I'm looking to do this same thing in 2024. How did you like the 3 day pace? What changes would you make if you were to do it again? Did you think the AT skis were appropriate or would you recommend xc skis?

[@wildoutsiders]

In my opinion, the three-day pace was just right for what we were trying to accomplish - making a video and taking lots of photos. It was ample time, if not too much time to actually get around the lake. Our first morning didn't start till 10/11am and our final day ended at noon. I think XC skis would be appropriate and definitely the lighter option. We encountered a lot of drifted snow on the second day, and I appreciated my skins for all those pointless ups and downs. If avalanche danger is present you will have to descend and re-climb around the Dutton Cliffs area, depending on how proficient you are on uphill with XC skis this may be a consideration for an AT setup. Good luck! Let me know how it goes! www.thewildoutsiders.com/adventure-journal/crater-lake-ski-circumnavigation

[@dsundermeier]

thannks for the thoughtful response@@wildoutsiders