NFR Hurricane Ridge Lodge

Stonedfish · May 8, 2023

Major bummer.
SF

Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge in Olympic National Park burns to ground

The Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge in the Olympic National Park burned to the ground on Sunday around 4:30 p.m.

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Josh · May 8, 2023

Yeah, I saw that earlier as well. Very sad. I've always wanted to snowboard at Hurricane Ridge some day. Hope I still get a chance.

Buzzy · May 8, 2023

Major Bummer is understated - I learned how to ski at Hurricane Ridge and can still remember heading into the lodge when I was a little boy.

Paige · May 8, 2023

Sad deal for sure, will be interesting to see what they build to replace it!
I have never skied it either and has been one my list!

Mossback · May 8, 2023

We drive up there for hiking, been waiting for the road to open just to do a day trip and look at the snow. Was supposed to be end of the month, but now I wonder.

Nick Clayton · May 8, 2023

Very sad to read this. I grew up in the shadow of Hurricane Ridge and spent a lot of time up there over the years.

Also spent one very fun summer when I was around 21 working in the gift shop. I had so much fun that summer.

When I worked there there was an older married couple who were the managers. Very nice people. What I always thought was cool was that there was an apartment in the building provided for the managers, and at the time they actually stayed there over the winter as well, as the sole occupants, helping to look after the place. The thought of spending a winter all alone in the heavy snow in those circumstances was always super appealing to me.

I'll always have fond memories of that place.

Griswald · May 8, 2023

So sad. Loved the Lodge...another good reason I am departing the PNW in July after 31 years...

Grandpa Jim · May 8, 2023

Terrible loss...
I've had many a fine day up there over last 20 years, winter and summer, with kids and grandkids

Taxon · May 8, 2023

Have only been to Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge one time. Can't remember much about the occasion, other than that when we went into the cafe and had been seated, we saw Gov. Dan Evans and his (7 or 8 year old) son walk in. That made quite an impression on this early teenager.

RGB · May 9, 2023

Used to ski there with my scout troop 45 years ago.

Stimson · May 9, 2023

I also learned to ski up there. I'm originally from New Orleans. The day I stepped on snow to learn to ski was only the 2nd time I'd ever touched snow. Totally unprepared. Jeans, sweatshirt, leather work gloves(which got hot if you let the rope tow slide through your hands too much). By the time is was done I was soaking wet and my lips were purple. It was a blast. Went on to ski for 40+ years.
Terrible to hear of the loss of the lodge. I rode my motorcycle up there and went hiking in the summer as well. I used to live in sequim and P.A.
Memories..........