HORSEBACK RIDING

The Methow is rich with a long history of horse riding and horsemanship, providing a diversity of options for visitors wishing to spend some time in the saddle.  Riders traveling with their own horse can camp at any number of lovely trailheads, or spend a few days at the Mazama Ranch House, where both humans and horses will be treated like old friends.

There are peaceful, easy to access valley-bottom rides, or more rugged and striking terrain at the higher elevations.  The Methow Backcountry Horseman's Association riding guide is a good resource for newcomers looking for the perfect outing.

For visitors just wanting to get a taste of riding, local outfitters offer half-day trail-rides, chuckwagon breakfast outings, or even multi-day pack trips into remote wildness settings.  During the 49'er Days Weekend in Winthrop, enjoy the western flair and a show of horsemanship at the 49ers Parade.

         
Bear Creek Equestrian Center 
Horse boarding and training facility. Horseback riding lessons, English or Western, covered & uncovered arenas, six-stall barn, bridle trail. 
509-996-3727
www.bearcreekequestrian.com


Cascade Wilderness Outfitters
Join Steve Darwood in the "High Country" on horseback. 
Fully guided summer trips, standard trips and drop camps.  Hunting drop camps also available.
509-997-0155
steve@cascadewildernessoutfiters.com
www.cascadewildernessoutfitters.com


Early Winters Outfitting
Pack trips, half and full day rides, hourly riding lessons,
guest ranch and kids camp. Hunting & fishing trips in the Pasayten Wilderness, Glacier Peak Wilderness and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Summer and fall drop camps.
509-996-2659 or 800-737-8750
horse@methow.com
www.earlywintersoutfitting.com

Sun Mtn. Lodge
9 miles SW of Winthrop, 4 diamond resort, fine dining, horseback riding, mtn. biking, pool, tennis, hot tubs, XC skiing.
509-996-2211
800-572-0493
www.sunmountainlodge.com/summer/horse.html