1. Seattle Lakes for Skiers
Jon Schorsch

2. 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.
Photo by Asbjorn Floden

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.