Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
Seattle MAC Methow Cross Country Ski Weekend - Methow Valley Winter Trails
MAC's annual trip to the beautiful Methow Valley for a weekend of Nordic skiing based out of the cozy North Cascades Mountain Hostel in Winthrop. This trip has no prerequisites and everyone is encouraged to join.
Contacts
- Fri, Jan 16, 2026 — Mon, Jan 19, 2026
- Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Youth
- Youth
- G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed, G-XC 4 Advanced Groomed, G-XC 1 Beginner Groomed
- Easy
- $150.00
- 15 (27 capacity)
- 7 (10 capacity)
- 1 (4 capacity)
- Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
- Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Leader's notes
- TRIP SHEET - Plan on departing Friday and returning Monday late afternoon or early evening.
- EAP
- WEATHER: NOAA, Wunderground
- DRIVING CONDITIONS: WSDOT
- DIRECTIONS FROM PROGRAM CENTER
- Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday January 12th at 6:30.
Meeting place and time
North Cascades Hostel
More information on timing to come. We will have the hostel reserved starting Friday (exact time TBD).
- CARPOOL
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
Gear to bring:
You will have space in the car and hostel for two medium-sized backpacks or one large duffel. Plan accordingly!
There is a washer and dryer there, so if any of your clothes get wet, we can take care of it. No need to bring more than one outfit for the hostel and one outfit for skiing!
Clothes – NO COTTON!
- Shirts
- Waterproof pants
- Long Underwear
- Warm socks at least 2 (one for skiing and one for sleeping)
- Gloves
- Liner socks
- puffy (down coat) or fleece
- Rain jacket/waterproof outer layer
- Warm hat
- Underwear
- Casual Clothes for at the hostel (one outfit)
- Pajamas
- Nekkie/Balaclava/scarf
Food
- Lunch for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Snacks to eat while skiing
- Water Bottles
Other
- Ten essentials
- Small pack to wear while skiing
- Toiletries – don’t expect to shower this weekend – there’s not enough hot water for everyone!
- Money for dinner on the way back
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm
- Hand warmers
- Deck of cards, small board games, book, etc… (optional, but definitely bring some games and activities for the group on Friday and Saturday night!)
Note: The hostel provides beds/bedding so need for sleeping bags, pillows, sleeping pads.