Seattle Lakes for Skiers

Jon Schorsch

Seattle Lakes for Skiers

The temperate climate of Washington State offers water sports enthusiasts a longer season on the lake each year. There are a number of bodies of water situated near cities in different parts of the state that accommodate skiers from all skill sets. Additionally, Washington is home to a variety of organized ski clubs.

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Seattle Lakes for Skiers

Warman Lake is located in Vancouver, Washington, near the Oregon border. A well-established ski site built 23 years ago, the 2,100-foot-long Warman Lake is 6 feet deep and accommodates families and individual skiers. The lake boasts a shoreline constructed to deemphasize the ripple effect of boat rollers. Also, trees surround the lake’s perimeter, promoting still water, even when weather is windy.

Seattle Lakes for Skiers

Organizations including the Lake Sammamish Water Ski Club and Lake Stevens Water Ski and Wakeboard Club promote water sports and plan outings to lakes across the state that are popular with skiers, kneeboarders, and wakeboarders. Located 30 minutes east of Seattle, the Lake Sammamish club maintains one of the largest ski group memberships in the United States. It was launched in 1956, the same year a slalom course was built on its waters. One hour northeast of Seattle, the Lake Stevens Ski Club was started in the 1960s and offers lessons, a slalom course, and scheduled events each summer.

Seattle Lakes for Skiers

Avid water sportsman Jon Schorsch skis year-round. A resident of Bothell, Washington, Schorsch is an active member of the Lake Sammamish Water Ski Club.