Methow Valley Sport Trails Association
PO Box 147
Winthrop WA 98862
main phone: 509-996-3287; snow conditions: 1-509-996-3860; lodging: 1-508-996-2148 info@mvsta.com www.mvsta.com
The largest connected nordic ski area in the country with over 200 km of groomed ski trails. Groomed daily, with scenic and varied terrain for all abilities, from young families to competetive racers. On the East side of the Cascades, the Methow Valley enjoys sunny days and plenty of snow. Ski trails open and groomed December thru mid March, and become bike/hike trails in summer months. The town of Winthrop has new resturants, bookstore, bakery, sports shops, and lodging for all budget types.
location 230 miles east of Seattle trails & ski services 200km groomed; ski rentals; ski lessons PSIA; ski patrol; pulk sled rental; retail shop; 35km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are not shared with skiers; snowshoe rentals; 40km dog trailskm dog trails
elevation elevation at base: 2000´ ; highest elevation on trails: 4000´ lodging capacity 900; hotel; lodge; B & B; inn; log cabins; outdoor pool; sauna; hot tub meals snacks; hot lunch; full meal; gourmet; liquor amenities tubing and/or sledding; ice skating; sleigh rides children's programs StorySki Trails: Read children's books on panels along 1K loops. Kids 17 and Under SKI FOR FREE all season!
Stevens Pass Nordic Center
609 Summit Stevens Pass, US Hwy 2
Skykomish WA 98288
main phone: 206-812-4510 ext 4600 mpower@stevenspass.com (no on-line access at the ski area) www.stevenspass.com
With cooperation from Mother Nature, we usually have a healthy snowpack for great skiing through mid-April. Nordic Center opens 9 am to 4 pm. Free shuttle between the summit and the Stevens Pass Nordic Center, 5 miles east of the alpine area. Enjoy a day of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at the Nordic Center while the rest of your family skis or snowboards at the alpine area. See the parking attendant in the lots or go directly to the parking building to arrange transportation. We’re off the grid at the Nordic Center. Come celebrate the uniqueness that is Steven's Pass.
trails & ski services 28km groomed; ski rentals; ski lessons PSIA; ski patrol; pulk sled rental; retail shop; part of an alpine ski area; 10km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are not shared with skiers; snowshoe rentals; terrain park
49 Degrees North Nordic Center
PO Box 166
Chewelah WA 99109
main phone: 509 935-6649; ski center: 509 935-6649 ext. 638; snow conditions: 509 935-6649 nordic@ski49n.com www.ski49n.com
Located adjacent to the Alpine area, the Nordic center invites families to enjoy a variety of winter activities at one location. The Nordic Center is located in a warm and cozy Yurt at the trail head. A spacious deck overlooks the teaching and Nordic Park area. Trails roll off into the forest where trees hundreds of years old tower above the spacious corridors. Skiers enjoy 16 K of groomed trails with track and skate decks. Additional ungroomed snowshoe trails lace the area. New ski rentals are available as well as a complete snowshoe rental fleet.
trails & ski services 25km groomed; ski rentals; ski lessons PSIA; ski patrol; part of an alpine ski area; 18km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are not shared with skiers; snowshoe rentals; 34km dog trails
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Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Trails (Chelan Ranger District)
428 W Woodin Ave
Chelan WA 98816
main phone: 509-682-2576; ski center: 509-682-2576; snow conditions: 509-682-2576; lodging: 509-682-3503 info@lakechelannordic.org www.lakechelannordic.org
"...one of the truly unknown and utterly stunning Nordic skiing centers in the nation." Levi Hensel, xcskiworld.com, 1/2005.
"Echo has morphed into a world-class cross country ski area in the last few years ...Soldier Hollow had nothing to beat Echo" Lief Carlsen, Wenatchee World, 2/2006.
The trails loop around ridge tops that feel "on top of the world". All trails have panoramic vistas of Lake Chelan, eastern slope of the North Cascades, & Columbia Plateau. Feels like alpine ski touring but on groomed skate & classic trails! See web-link for photos.
Lodging, meals, & rentals available at Lake Chelan resorts.
trails & ski services 40km groomed; 8km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are not shared with skiers; 8km dog trails
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
PO Box 573
Leavenworth WA 98826
main phone: 509-548-5477; snow conditions: 509 548-1551 info@skileavenworth.com www.skileavenworth.com
With 26 km of nordic skiing at three different trails within five miles of town, the Bavarian village of Leavenworth has some of the most accessible skiing in the state. At the Ski Hill, we have downhill skiing, tubing, ski jumping, snowshoeing and 7 km of nordic skiing (with 5 km lighted for night skiing), all at the same charming venue within minutes of downtown Leavenworth. Warm up and enjoy lunch at the historic Ski Hill Lodge. Full amenities are available in town including lodging, restarants, ski rentals, sleigh rides and more.
trails & ski services 26km groomed; ski lessons PSIA; ski patrol; wax room; part of an alpine ski area; 13km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are not shared with skiers; lighted trails; 3km dog trails
Summit at Snoqualmie
490 Hyak Drive
Snoqaulmie Pass WA 98068
main phone: 425-434-7669; ski center: 425-434-6799; snow conditions: 425.434.7669 ext. 3253 nordic@summiti90.com www.summitatsnoqualmie.com trails & ski services 50km groomed; ski rentals; ski lessons; ski patrol; changing room; retail shop; part of an alpine ski area; 50km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are shared with skiers; snowshoe rentals; terrain park
Sun Mountain Lodge
604 Patterson Lake Rd
Winthrop WA 98862
main phone: 800-572-0493; ski center: 509-996-4735; snow conditions: 509-996-4735; lodging: 800-572-0493 activities@sunmountainlodge.com www.sunmountainlodge.com
A luxurious, 96 room AAA Four Diamond lodge. Located on a ridge high above the beautiful Methow Valley. Full service spa. AAA Four Diamond award winning dining room. 5,000 bottle, Wine Spectator award wining wine cellar. Game room, exercise room, two hot tubs. Ski right from your door. 16 fully equiped housekeeping cabins on Patterson Lake.
trails & ski services 54km groomed; ski rentals; ski lessons PSIA; ski patrol; changing room; wax room; pulk sled rental; retail shop; 25km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are not shared with skiers; snowshoe rentals