Trip
Cross-country Ski - Methow Valley Winter Trails
Ski a fun and challenging loop out of the Winthrop trailhead (AKA the "Town Triangle Tour"). Advanced intermediate skills required.
Contacts
- Sat, Jan 16, 2021
- Seattle Skiing Committee
- Cross-country Skiing
- Adults
- N3 Nordic Intermediate Ski
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,000 ft
- Pace: Brisk on the easier sections
- 3 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the trailhead nearest to the town of Winthrop (the Spring Creek Ranch Trailhead on the map) promptly at 9:00 a.m., ready to ski.
Much of this tour is flat or undulating, however there is a 1.5 mile section that is a "black/expert" trail, requiring strong speed control and turning skills (Power's Plunge). Do not sign up for this activity if you do not have advanced intermediate skills as needed to negotiate steep hills. There is no alternate route for the expert section. This is an N3 (Intermediate) level trip. Please call the leader with questions.
This activity is one of four being offered by Cheri Solien and Cindy Hoover over the holiday weekend. Participants are responsible for their individual lodging and transportation arrangements. Please do not sign-up until you have successfully secured lodging. Trail passes are required. See methowtrails.org for trail pass costs and trail maps.
Methow Valley Winter Trails
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Green Trails Sun Mtn/Methow No. 83S
Green Trails Doe Mtn No. 52
Green Trails Mazama No. 51
MVSTA Trail Maps (see Land Manager)
Green Trails Twisp No. 84
Green Trails Buttermilk Butte No. 83 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Cross-country skis
- Poles
- Boots