Whether you are trying snowshoeing for the first time, or you are interested in building your skills, take advantage of the trails made possible by the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association.

There's something for every ability; a gentle upper-Valley signed path that meanders through cedar forest and beaver chewed cottonwoods along Early Winter's Creek (beaver loop), or higher-elevation, scenic outings at Sun Mountain (Rader Creek).

MVSTA snowshoe trail passes ($3) are required. People who have purchased a pass for the ski trails, however, can use that pass on snowshoe trails as well and don’t need to buy another pass. Pick up a Methow Valley Winter Trails map today and have fun! Snowshoes can be rented at Winthrop Mountain Sports, Sun Mountain and Jack's Hut.



Snowshoe Trails:

Snowshoe Festival

Saturday, February 2nd
Explore and enjoy the snowshoe trails in the Methow Valley at the Snowshoe Festival. The event includes a snowshoe demo from 10 am to 3pm at Sun Mountain Lodge and a evening snowshoe tour under the starry sky at 5pm. At 11:00 a.m., folks are invited to participate in the Nature of Winter Tour Series, a free guided snowshoe tour to favorite haunts around the area to explore the nature of life in the cold. Topics include animal tracking, winter foraging, travel and survival in winter and adaptation of plants and animals. Take advantage of the most sparkly time of the year and attend three activities in one day!

Sponsors: David Egan and Associates, LLC, Atlas Snowshoes, Sun Mountain Lodge, and Twisp River Pub

Nature of Winter Tours
Presented by Twisp River Pub

December 29th – March 2nd
Snowshoe with a local naturalist and learn about winter ecology, wildlife and tracks, snow and more. Tours leave from Jack's Hut at the Wilson Ranch and Sun Mountain Lodge at 11:00 a.m. each Saturday between December 29th and March 2nd. On New Year's Weekend tours will be scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday; on Martin Luther King, Jr. and President's Day holiday weekends, tours will be scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. MVSTA snowshoe trail passes ($3) are required. People who have purchased a pass for the ski trails, however, can use that pass on snowshoe trails as well and don't need to buy another pass. Passes and snowshoe rentals are available at Sun Mountain, Jack's Hut and Winthrop Mountain Sports. Tour size is limited to 10 people. Reservations are not required; space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call MVSTA at 996-3287 or email events@mvsta.com for more information.

Sponsors

Rentals are available at:
Winthrop Mountain Sports
Jack’s Hut
Methow Valley Ski School & Rentals


Questions?
Email events@mvsta.com