Saturday, Feb. 8 thru Thursday, Feb. 13
Winthrop, WA
All Abilities Classic and Skate Ski on Groomed Trails
What happens between the Methow New Year’s Trip and the Methow March trip? —the Methow February ski trip, of course!
One can never get enough of the Methow Valley. We will glide across 200 km of reliably dry snow in sunshine and on terrain that is suitable for all skill levels. We have our choice of rolling or hilly Sun Mountain loops, the flat valley floor, the higher, more challenging Rendezvous Traverse, or a short walk to town for cultural or gastronomic pursuits. Ski/skate lessons and equipment rentals are available, and trails offer warm rest stops for lunch.
We will stay at the River Run Inn Guest House, a lodge-like house with enough room for us all, no bunks(!) and an institutional-size kitchen for potluck chefs. Restaurants and a supermarket are available in town. We will discuss the next day’s plans each day at dinner. The new management assures me that the pool and hot tub have been repaired since last year, so bring a swimsuit…again.
Winthrop is an outdoor-oriented community in North Central Washington north of Lake Chelan, a 400-mile drive. We will carpool, and riders should expect to pay the driver. 3-day ski passes cost $63, an additional day is $25, and daily snowshoe passes are $5.
Trip limit: 12 participants including trip leaders.
Cost: $235/member, per person. Includes 5 nights lodging.
Carpool miles: 800 miles roundtrip from Portland plus excursions to trailheads.
Trip Leader: Elke Schoen, elkeschoen@msn.com
Co-Leader: Linda Wilson, wilsonln@msn.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.