Skiing on Orcas Island

February 25, 2014

Up until now, many islanders were starting to think this would be another relatively mild winter, with little snow. We have all been proved very, very wrong. Snow has made its presence known on every corner of the island, covering Eastsound in a thick blanket of whiteness.

Snow coats the buildings in Eastsound Village

Treacherous ice coats parking lots

School has been postponed, two-wheeled cars have been told to stay home, and many islanders have done the same, curling up by the fire.

Signage is helpful in a newly unrecognizable landscape

Of course the snow is not a total buzz kill. Besides the extraordinary beauty of the island coated in sparkly white, the snow provides a myriad of activities we don’t often enjoy.

Kristen Slabaugh skiing in Moran State Park

One ambitious agent, Kristen Slabaugh, took the opportunity to go skiing on Mount Constitution. There is no shortage of year-round sports opportunities here on Orcas Island. All it takes is a little creativity and some warm clothing.