What to do

Snowshoeing


Snowshoeing is an incredible opportunity for winter fun. It’s easy, accessible, and anyone can try it and enjoy it on the first day! For families, this is a great way to get out there and explore the beauty of winter for a wide range of ages and abilities. If you have smaller children, consider renting a pulk to tow the small ones along!


MVSTA–33.6 Km Website
Methow Community Trails–8.3 Km Map
Sun Mountain Trails–14.4 Km Map
Mazama Trails–7.3 Km Map
Rendezvous Trails–3.6 Km Map

 

Loup Loup Ski Area Website

Eden Valley Guest Ranch Website




Okanogan Country’s scenic winters and seemingly unending days of sunshine intensify snow experiences. North Cascades has some of the most spectacular scenery to indulge every wintry whim: high alpine slopes with wide panoramic views, river side groomed trails through aspen thickets, forested trails through the woods with an experienced naturalist. Historic lodges, snowshoe rental shops, classic dining, and warm brew pubs top off a snowy day in the sunshine!

How about an invigorating snowshoe trek with an experienced naturalist to guide you? For a family adventure (kids of all ages welcome) drive up to the Mazama Ranch House and meet up at the yurt for a free snowshoe tour or you can check with Sun Mountain for the guided snowshoe tour schedule. Snowshoe rentals are available as well, and hot chocolate awaits you at the end!

If you prefer to head out on your own, the MVSTA, Sun Mountain Lodge, and the Loup Loup Ski Area all have excellent areas for snowshoeing.

Be aware that you are sharing the woods with many animals, both large and small. Please follow safety precautions.

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Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation
PO Box 768
Okanogan, Wa - 98840
509-597-3405
866-699-5334
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How many ski areas are non profit organizations? The Loup Loup Ski Bowl is one of the few, the Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation is a 501 c 3. Located between Twisp and Okanogan on Highway 20, the Loup Loup Pass is just a short trip from the winter play land of the Methow Valley, and provides all of the fun of a private ski hill without all the cost. 1,240 vertical feet with 10 runs ranging from beginner to expert. The mountain is serviced by a Poma fixed grip quad chair lift, installed in 1998 with an amazing community effort. A platter surface lift and a beginner rope tow give sliders a chance to practice their skills without going to the top. Runs are groomed nightly with modern Bombardier snow cats. The Loup Loup Ski Bowl also has 23 kilometers of groomed and track set Nordic trails on Bear Mountain, with another 50k two miles away at the Washington State Parks South Summit Sno-park. We also have tube rentals for your enjoyment on the weekends and holiday periods, two lanes with a walk up lane make for fun excercise. Beginners of any age will appreciate the un-crowded gentle slopes and the fully certified ski school with all levels of Alpine, snowboarding and Nordic lessons. The Loup Loup Rental Shop offers snowboards, alpine skis and kids equipment rental.
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Methow Valley Sports Trails Assc./MVSTA
209 Castle Ave
PO Box 147
Winthrop, Wa - 98862
509-996-3287

info@mvsta.com
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The Methow Valley Sport Trails Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting environmentally sound recreation on or near the trail system in the Methow Valley. The trail system includes over 200 kilometers of groomed trails and is recognized as one of the finest trail systems in North America for cross-country skiing, off-road biking and hiking.

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Sun Mountain Lodge
PO Box 1000
Winthrop, Wa - 98862
509-996-2211
800-572-0493
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A year-round destination resort, Sun Mountain Lodge in Washington State's beautiful Methow Valley offers the outdoor enthusiast a unique playground and luxurious lodging.
 

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