Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 thru Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
Winthrop, WA
All Abilities Classic and Skate Ski on Groomed Trails
Washington’s Methow Valley, on the West slope of the North Cascades Range, features over 200 km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing at all levels, from riverside loops to steep and strenuous climbs and descents. Enjoy four days of world class Nordic skiing ranging from 2000 to 4000+ ft elevation. Options include skate skiing or lessons for a day or more: the possibilities are endless with so much groomed terrain and (typically) great snow conditions. Some might enjoy skiing from our condo in Winthrop for breakfast at Cinnamon Twisp Bakery, viewing bald eagles, deer, and elk en-route.
We have two luxury condominiums in Winthrop with full accommodations. Plan for potluck dinners that we’ll prepare in fully equipped kitchens. Restaurants, groceries, and a good Nordic ski shop are close by. Winthrop is a charming replica frontier town, with museums, saloons, and festive open-air ice-skating rink surrounded by mountain peaks.
All the trails are groomed for track skiing, skate skiing, and fat tire biking. You can leave your heavy backcountry skis and snowshoes home for this one. Trails range from easy to black diamond, but with the quality snow and impeccable grooming, even on the black trails, you’ll have ample control.
If the trip appears to be full when using the online sign up, be sure to join the waitlist. We seem to always have cancellations.
Trip limit: 12 participants including trip leaders.
Cost: $335/member, per person. Includes 5 nights lodging. Groomed trail pass not included (approx. $80 for four days).
Carpool miles: 800 miles roundtrip from Portland plus excursions to trailheads.
Trip Leader: Sam Digard, sam.digard@gmail.com
Co-Leader: Kevin Dye, kevind2020@gmail.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.