Scottish Lakes High Camp
West of Leavenworth, Washington, in the North Central Cascade Mountains
Skiing Snowshoeing Snowboarding Hiking Fishing Cabins Lodge
SPECIALS
August Mid Week Special! »
August 18 through the 29th
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights
Stay 2 nights and get the third night free!
HOT ITEMS
High Camp Update »
Memorial Day “Second Season”
May 24-27 7 cabins still open.
Current Snow Report
The current snow depth at High Camp is 60 inches!
Wildflower, Fall and Larch Season Calendar Now Posted
For the current status of cabin availability please go to our Booking Calendar. We are currently accepting reservations for August, September and October.
- August 1-20 Wildflower Season
- August 21 – September 30 Fall Season
- September 13, 14, 15 – Fly Fishing Weekend
- October 1-14 Larch Season
2013-2014 Season Family Rates Dramatically Extended
We are pleased to announce these dates when kids (up through age 17) stay free:
- All August and September dates.
- All early winter dates through first weekend in December.
- First weekend of January and February.
- All late winter dates beginning March 24, 2014.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
AVAILABILITY
Availability – General Winter Info »
May 24, 25, 26- All cabins available except Foxfire
Late Season rates began on April 1. Family rates in effect.
Please check our Booking Calendar for information on specific cabins and dates.
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Don Hanson Education Scholarship »
In Don's memory, contributions may be made to the Don Hanson Education Scholarship for a Cascade High School student at:
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Upper Valley MEND
"Meeting Each Need With Dignity"
Find Yourself Above the Fray!
There's no place like Scottish Lakes High Camp.
Nestled against a high mountain ridge, our nine-cabin retreat provides a unique opportunity to recharge body and spirit. Pared down to the essential rustic comforts, High Camp allows you to pursue your favorite mountain activities, reconnect with friends and family, or reflect in an unparalleled natural setting.
Scottish Lakes High Camp.
Recharge, reconnect and refuel above the Fray!
Trips, Trails, & Tours
Don’s High Road »
Don Hanson was a glass half full kind of a guy! He overflowed with positive energy. Since High Road was always one of his favorite trails it felt good to name it after him. It felt even better to call it Don’s High Road since that was definitely his approach to life. There is a new sign at High Camp routed by our good friend Paul Fraser. The sign is posted at the top of Wild Bill Hill. More signs will follow replacing all the High Road signs with Don’s High Road to honor Don’s favorite trail and his big mountain spirit.
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High Camp Happenings
2nd Annual “Second Season” Coming Memorial Day Weekend »
Top Ten Reasons to Join Us!
10 - Long sunny days — enough daylight to explore the High Meadows
9 - Family and late season rates — a close-to-home adventure that doesn’t break the bank
8 - Ewing Basin and Larch Lake — free guided tour available (party size limit 12)
7 - Corn snow — ideal for carving turns on terrain still blanketed by winter snow
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Coming Soon
Summer and Fall Work Parties »
July 19, 20 (optional day on July 18) - Summer Weekend – crews include construction and repair, painting/staining, cabin set-up, and trail maintenance. Choose your crew.
October 19, 20 and October 26,27 - Woodcutting Weekends – crews include splitting, stacking and chain saw cutting. Choose your crew.
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Around the Woodstove
Gratitude and Thanks »
While this may feel like a bit of an odd title considering all of the events that have occurred in the past several months, I felt it was appropriate and right to call out and acknowledge the High Camp community. So many people reached out to support Chris and the Scottish Lakes family as we worked through the emotional and operational issues with trying to process the untimely death of Don and run the business through the remainder of the busy ski season. Now, near the end of the ski season we can begin to process, assess and thank all the people who stepped up and contributed above and beyond what they ever thought would be expected of them.
First off, I am thankful and grateful for Chris who, in spite of her whole world being turned upside-down, has tried to keep a smile in place and run the business with the attitude of, “What would Don do?”
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Yesterday
The Ski Show »
In 1994 when we became owners of High Camp we knew we needed to work on getting the word out. We had about 350 skier nights that first year, which is per person per night, so not many people knew about Scottish Lakes. Our good friend Lance Young also ran a small adventure tour business in the Seattle area called the Outing Club. We teamed up and bought a booth at the only ski venue happening at the time, which was The Ski Show. Early on it was held at the Seattle Center and later at the Convention Center downtown. Lance knew a lot of people in the industry and got us a good deal on a booth in a dark, back corner. We brought in our own table, tablecloth, vase of flowers, candy in a bowl, brochures, maps and pictures. We would drag all our stuff in the first morning of the three day event and set up our little rustic booth. At the same time major ski areas had massive booths with expandable display boards, videos and carpet on the floor. There were slick set ups for major ski and clothing manufacturers in the business. And then there we were…the granola approach! The only back country people in a lift focused ski world. We had great fun!
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