WINTER ACTIVITIES


Cross Country Skiing

With over 200 kilometers of groomed trails, the Methow Valley is recognized as one of the finest cross country ski areas in North America, a truly world class experience. The trail system provides exceptional services including warming huts, ski patrol, hut to hut over night packages and a winter ski shuttle / summer hiking and biking shuttle for the entire trail system. And don’t forget to utilize Methow Adventures free logistical planning center to find those fresh tracks. MVSTA trail passes can be purchased at Methow Adventures down town Winthrop or call 1 (888) methow1.


Back-country AT skiing, and boarding

The Methow Valley is home to some the best back-country skiing and boarding in the US. Even Warren Miller love our back yard so much he loves capturing it on film. From heli-sking to hut to hut skiing, spending time in a back-country yurt, or planning your own adventure and having snowmobiles transport you and your gear, Methow Adventures can help facilitate your logistical needs and help you make it happen! (Guided trips including multi-day excursions available upon request.)


Winter Mountaineering

The Methow Valley is home to some of the most challenging winter mountaineering any where in the world and home to some of the World‘s most renowned guides. Methow Adventures can help facilitate your logistical needs and/or customize a guided trip to fit, any interest, ability, and budget.


Snowmobiles

With the latest model Polaris snowmobiles and over 800 miles of groomed trials, you are guaranteed the snowmobile adventure of a lifetime. Available are half day and full day rentals with sack lunch, logistical planning for those overnight trips with gear drop, re-supply, and guided trips. And Mountain Transporter can transport your personal/rental sleds from one Snowmobile Park to the next! And don’t forget to utilize Methow Adventures free logistical planning center to find those fresh tracks.

Sleigh Rides

Abound through the Methow Valley’s winter wonder land in a warm and cozy sleigh. Wonderful for private and family outings both! Enjoy a spectacular dinner ride complete with a sleigh ride, a 4 course meal, and great views at a reasonable price.


Rock Climbing / Mountaineering

Spend the day learning the essence of rock climbing and or Mountaineering with some of the areas most renowned guides! Hang out on Fun Rocks in Mazama, taking in the magnificent view of Mt. Gardner and the upper Methow Valley and later have a refreshing bit to eat at the Mazama Country Inn!

Naturalist Hikes

Spend the day with area naturalists while hiking in some of the Methow Valley’s most beautiful micro environments.


Ross Lake Adventures

Rent a boat, canoe, or kayak for a day or couple of days and make your way to Canada! Surrounded by the North Cascades National Park were every minute is magic. The Fishing is fantastic and camping superb. This International destination will provide some of your most memorable adventures!


Jet Ski Rentals

Grab hold of one of these new double or triple 4 stroke Yamaha jet skis and you’re in for one of the most exciting rides of your life. Drop off and delivery available for Pearrygin lake, Alta, and the Columbia River!