Top 10 Reasons to Sign-Up for the Methow Nordic Festival

Top 10 Reasons to sign up for the Methow Nordic Festival! 

1. SKI for FREE on Friday (not to mention free rentals and lessons) all day, all trails, on Friday the 22nd.  Trailhead goodies thanks to Rocking Horse Bakery. Free ice skating that the Winthrop outdoor rink, 1:00-6:00pm. The perfect excuse to take a personal three-day weekend!

2. The Methow Community Trail is the Valley’s signature trail experience, and over the weekend you can classic, skate, race or tour your way up and down this five-star trail.

3. Shuttle Bus rides provided between the Town Trailhead and Mazama Trailhead both Saturday and Sunday.  Your trail pass is your ticket to ride.

4. The Pursuit race is a 2 day race on a 30K course that goes up valley one day, and back down the next day.  Do it for fun with friends, or aim for the podium.  “The Pacific Northwest’s Birkebeiner!”

5. Fat Bike Demo offered by Methow Cycle and Sport on Friday the 22nd.  If you have not tried it out yet – it’s time!

6. Happy Hour at the Mazama Store – Beer on tap and tasty chili feed at the hippest little country store you’ve ever been to.  Saturday afternoon – a great way to convene, recover and celebrate.

7. Kids Ski and Race for FREE in the Methow Valley every day of the year.  Bring your whole family!

8.Salmon Dinner – Great food and a great cause (Methow Valley Nordic Team).  Join your fellow skiers and enjoy a delicious meal and community gathering that the BARN on Saturday night.

9. The Methow Experience – Even if you did not sign up for any of the organized events, just being in the Methow in the wintertime is an experience not to be missed.  Friendly people, world-class trails, snowy mountain peaks and SUN!

10. Winter – This may be the Methow Valley’s best winter ever.  Come join us!


Learn more and register today.

Free Skiing for REI Members Friday, November 27

In support of REI's bold move to close all of their retail locations on Black Friday and encourage all their members to get outside, Methow Trails invites REI members to ski for free on Black Friday, November 27!

Simply state you are an REI member or show your membership card at any of these 7 ski pass vendors and you and your family will be provided with a ski pass for a free skiing on Black Friday!

You can now eat 2 slices of pie on Thanksgiving Day knowing you will ski it off the next day! There is a lot happening in the Methow Valley over Thanksgiving weekend including fireworks, wagon rides, Santa, a balloon glow and a 5k run.  You can find out more about these events and great lodging offerings at winthropwashington.com.

For your free ski pass for Friday, November 27 please visit:

Winthrop Mountain Sports
Methow Cycle and Sport 
Cascades Outdoor Store
Rocking Horse Bakery
The Mazama Store
Goats Beard Mountain Supplies
Mazama Ski School and Rental Shop
Methow Trails

Enjoy a day on the ski trails with your family!

Discounted Season Passes until November 1

Discounted Ski Passes On Sale Now!

Save on Season Passes now until November 1st. You only need to ski 14 days to make a season pass worthwhile! Historically (including last year!) we are open well over 100 days each year with beautiful groomed conditions. Passes can be purchased on-line via our website or by stopping into the Methow Trails office.

And hey Canada, we know what it is like when the exchange rate doesn't go in your favor so we would love to offer you day and season passes at par.  Please stop in the office for this deal or give us a call to learn more.  509-996-3287

Snow Science and the Art of Grooming

Join Methow Trails and the Methow Conservancy as we team up to bring you snow in November! Snow science that is!  Learn what is special about Methow Valley snow from snow scientists and what it is really like to be a Methow Trails Groomer. Our stories will entertain, educate and inspire!

Tuesday, November 3 at the Merc Playhouse in Twisp. Doors open at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7:00pm and runs to 8:30pm.

At 8:30pm following the program will be the annual Methow Trails membership meeting.  Methow Trails members are invited to stay and cast a ballot for new Board Members.

Cutthroat Classic Photos

Thanks to everyone who joined us for another inspirational Cutthroat Classic!  Here are some great photos from Mitchellimage.com.   High resolution photos are available for purchase here.

Cutthroat Classic 2015

Connect More with the Methow

Methow Trails Supporters,

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington has offered Methow Trails and 21 other local non-profits a special fundraising opportunity during the month of September. Any donation you make through the Give Methow Campaign is matched with a gift from the St. Paul Foundation.

Methow Trails strives to enhance the lives of individuals and of our community through our work with trails. This is your opportunity to connect with our mission. We hope you'll take a moment to learn more about the inspirational work we all do and be involved as you can.

More information on the Give Methow Campaign can be found here.

Patterson Mountain Trail Enhancement Party Sept. 3

Beautiful Patterson Mountain! 

Jon is leading a trail enhancement effort on Patterson Mountain, Thursday September 3rd from 8am - 12noon. 

We would love to have your assistance doing some tread work and brush removal.  

Meet at Patterson Lake Boat Launch at 8am.  Bring gloves, water, snacks and loppers if you have them.  Methow Trails will provide tools as well. 

THANK YOU!