2026, Light at the end of the tunnel!
Santiam Pass Ski Lodge in the early 1960s
Phase Two is now in full swing! We are pleased to say that with your help all of the projects of Phase One—the lodge exterior and utility infrastructure— have been completed! Work scheduled in 2026 will be largely on the interior of the lodge. The list below outlines the work your gifts will fund.
Some of the projects are:
(1) Structural and finish work on the lodge’s east wing. This is the area where the kitchen, ADA restroom, shower room and facility office are located. In order for the area to be usable, temporary bracing must be removed and the roof and ceilings reinforced. A new staircase must be built to the attic office. Once completed, the commercial kitchen can be built for the lodge’s food service.
(2) The grand 35-foot-high chimney has leaking problems, and must be completely prepped and tucked with new mortar. The lodge needs a working fireplace and wood stove.
(3) The window jambs and sashes have been restored, and the jambs have been installed. We now need to install all 75 window sashes.
(4) All of the lodge’s beautiful wood paneling on the walls and ceilings has been very carefully removed so that the interior can be cleaned, electrical wiring installed, and insulated. Once the latter has been completed, the paneling will be cleaned, sealed and reinstalled.
(5) Electrical wiring will be installed throughout the structure. This is a very “high ticket” project that we want to do right the first time. It will involve wiring for the present needs and preparation for future plans.
(6) The pressboard that covers the original tongue and groove wood flooring needs to be removed and the wood flooring refinished. This involves the entire main floor.
For more information, please see our web page (www.santiampassskilodge.org) and our Facebook page.
Friends of Santiam Pass Ski Lodge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
IT'S COMING BACK!
NOTE: If you prefer to donate via US Mail please send your contribution to:
Friends of Santiam Pass Ski Lodge
PO Box 1135
Sisters, OR 97759
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