Recreation Opportunities

Guided Snowshoe Walks - Tour Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass

When : Jan 8 2012 - 12:00am - Mar 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes

Get outdoors and learn about winter ecology snowshoeing on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest January through March. No experience is necessary and the Forest Service provides snowshoes. Participants should wear layered and insulated clothing, hats and gloves with sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots, hats and gloves. To offset the costs of the program a donation of $10 per person is suggested for all tours except the extended hike and photography outing at Snoqualmie Pass, where $20 is requested.

STEVENS PASS

Groundhog Day in the Methow

When : Feb 2 2012 - 9:00am - 11:30am
Location : Winthrop Town Trailhead

Join MVSTA on Groundhog Day, Thursday February 2nd at 9am from the Town Trailhead and ski in search of WILBUR! Last year Wilbur was spotted retreating into his home after seeing his shadow and ensuring 6 more weeks of winter. They are hoping for the same result this year!

Tubbs Romp to Stomp

When : Feb 4 2012 (All day)
Location : Stevens Pass Nordic Center

3k or 5k Snowshoe Walk

3k Snowshoe Race

Join Tubbs in 2012 at the Stevens Pass Nordic Center. The gorgeous snowshoe course, fun atmosphere, and FREE demo snowshoes from Tubbs make the Washington Romp great for participants of all levels. 33% of WA Romp participants have never snowshoed before!

Romp Washington Quick Facts
Benefits: Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

Year started: 2010

Total ## Participants since inception: 1730

Total raised for Susan G. Komen: $107,946

Methow Winter Festival

When : Feb 17 2012 - 12:00am - Feb 26 2012 - 12:00am
Location : Methow Valley

The Methow Valley's favorite season is winter and to celebrate, locals and visitors come together at the Methow Valley Winter Festival, February 17-26. This ten-day festival showcases the Valley's favorite winter activities and vibrant arts and cultural community. There are events and activities for every age, skill level and activity!

Click here for a full listing of activities and more information.

Baker Lake Snowshoe Excursion

When : Feb 18 2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location : Baker Lake area

Animals are masters of camouflage, but snow gives us the ability to see who is around and clues us in on what they are up too. Join Dave Moskowitz, author of A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Wildlife and Tracking, to explore the foothills of the North Cascades while learning winter mountain ecology, plant and animal survival strategies, wildlife tracking and the natural history of snow.

Mt Rainier Winter Camping & Snowshoeing Overnight

When : Mar 10 2012 - 8:00am - Mar 11 2012 - 5:00pm
Location : Mt. Rainier

Join REI for an overnight camping and full moon snowshoe trip to Mt. Rainier in the crisp, quiet season of winter. Learn about what to bring, how to carry it, what and how to cook, how to manage water, navigation, snowshoeing and camp skills including how to stay warm in an intensive, cold-weather-focused, 2 day course. We will teach you the best ways to handle the cold to thoroughly enjoy the beauty that winter backpacking has to offer. Price includes all meals, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, stoves/cooksets, park entry fees, transportation and pre-trip informational meeting.

Learning Activity of the Month

StorySki in the Methow

When: Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Apr 1 2012 - 12:00am

Location: Methow Valley

"StorySki" trails are 1 kilometer cross-country ski loops lined with the stories of the books Polar Opposites and Polar Polka. The ski trails allow young skiers and their families to ski while reading an entire book, gliding through the magic of winter in the Methow Valley.