Winter Recreation



Ice Skating

Enjoy the Ice Rink located at the town trailhead in Winthrop. Schedule is located on the MVSTA website, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting environmentally sound recreation on or near trails in the Methow Valley year round.

info@mvsta.com
www.mvsta.com/winter/skaterink.html

Rentals:
Available at the ice rink



Skiing - Cross Country

Ski lessons and equipment rental available to help the novice or experienced skier get on his/her way.

MVSTA
Trail maps, on the MVSTA website, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting environmentally sound recreation on or near trails in the Methow Valley year round.
info@mvsta.com
www.mvsta.com/winter/

Ski Rentals:
Sun Mountain Lodge
9 miles SW of Winthrop, 4 diamond resort, fine dining, horseback riding, mtn biking, pool, tennis, hot tubs, XC skiing.
www.sunmountainlodge.com/winter/
crosscountryskiing.html

Winthrop Mountain Sports
Quality outdoor clothing and gear.  Mountain bike and cross country ski sales, rentals and service for adults and kids.
info@winthropmountainsports.com
www.winthropmountainsports.com/home.html

Ski Lessons:
Sun Mountain Lodge
9 miles SW of Winthrop, 4 diamond resort, fine dining, horseback riding, mtn biking, pool, tennis, hot tubs, XC skiing.
www.sunmountainlodge.com/winter/
crosscountryskiing.html



Skiing - Downhill

Loup Loup Ski Bowl
Only thirty minutes from the Methow Valley you can experience some of Eastern Washington's greatest skiing & snow boarding. Ride the quad chair for 1,240 vertical feet of downhill fun! Come enjoy 10 major runs, tubing hill, ski school, rentals, 23 Km groomed nordic trails from our parking lot, day lodge and cafeteria. Everything but lift lines!   50 seasons of elevated family fun!

866-699-5334

509-557-3401
info@skitheloup.com
www.skitheloup.com
PO Box 768
Okanogan, WA 98840


Sledding and Tubing

Loup Loup Ski Bowl

Only thirty minutes from the Methow Valley you can experience great tubing at the loup.

509-557-3401
info@skitheloup.com
www.skitheloup.com
PO Box 768
Okanogan, WA 98840


Snowmobiling

Methow Valley Snowmobile Association
Enjoy 175 miles of weekly groomed trails. Cookouts and back country experience are all part of the fun.

509-996-2220
www.methow.com/groomer



Snowshoeing

Whether you are trying snowshoeing for the first time, or you are interested in building your skills, take advantage of the trails made possible by the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association.

info@mvsta.com
www.mvsta.com/winter/snowshoe.html


Wildlife Tracking & Nature Studies


Methow Wilderness School


Deepen your connection to the natural world through wildlife tracking, wilderness survival skills, and naturalist training.   Whether you schedule a private class, join a day-long workshop, or commit to a season-long seminar, you'll gain knowledge that will stay with you for a lifetime.   Experience the beautiful Methow Valley while our skilled instructors help you see more, hear more and be more present in your natural surroundings.


509-997-7169

PO Box 828

Twisp, WA 98856

email: methowschool@yahoo.com

Website:  www.methowwildernessschool.com