Located in the North Cascades, the Methow Trails system boasts the largest cross country ski area in North America. With more than 120 miles of groomed trails, the area is idyllic for nordic ski ...

With good early season conditions 21 miles of nordic ski trails opened in the Methow Valley this week. The groomed trails are available for both skate and classic skiing.

The trail network has multiple entry points near Ashford, Wash. The Mount Tahoma Trail Association's map ($8) is vital for navigation; 360-569-2451, www.skimtta.com ...

Ski passes: You need a pass to ski the Methow Trails. Day passes ($24) and three-day consecutive ski passes ($60, $20 a day for added days) are available for purchase at a variety of locations in ...

Ski Amenities And Towns Around The Methow Valley The cross-country skiing paths at Methow Trails are maintained by a team of groomers who head out each night to keep the trails in tip-top shape.

TO LEARN MORE Methow Valley trails, www.mvsta.com. For Loup Loup, www.skitheloup.com. Equipment rentals are available at Winthrop Mountain Sports, (509) 996-2886, www.winthropmountain.

I don’t mind sleeping in a damp tent or camping on snow if it means getting to enjoy a night in the woods in the quiet of winter. But every year when the snow begins to fall, the Rendezvous Huts in ...

Environment Life Local News Outdoors Methow Trails makes winter comeback after wildfires, but long road to recovery lies ahead Jan. 29, 2022 at 6:00 am Updated Jan. 29, 2022 at 1:38 pm ...

Cross-country ski areas in Winthrop enjoy sunny days and light powder snow. The trail system has wide, open landscapes and mountain scenery. (Photo courtesy of Methow Valley Photography) ...

It will be a great holiday.” Small but continual snowfalls have help keep the trails in decent shape. According to methowtrails.org, more than 40 miles have been groomed since Wednesday.